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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit absorption rate test data to confirm catgut nature vs synthetic
• Bulk import only; retail packaging risks reclass to pharma