Absorption-Controlled Catgut for Urology from Japan
Specially processed catgut with controlled absorption rates for urological procedures like vasectomy ligation. Classified HTS 4206.00.19 as other non-silk catgut articles. Tailored degradation profile for specific healing times.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit absorption rate test data to confirm catgut nature vs synthetic
• Bulk import only; retail packaging risks reclass to pharma