Calibrated Catgut Threads for Dental Splinting
Calibrated catgut threads for dental splinting and periodontal surgery, derived from animal gut without silk. HTS 4206.00.19 for other catgut, suitable for oral absorbable ties. Ensures precise tension in tooth stabilization.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sterile-packed for dental clinics
Sterility moves to sterile suture classification.
If sourced from tendons for dental floss analogs
Tendon material shifts subheading within gut chapter.
If coated with wax for candle wicking
Functional coating changes essential character to candles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include dental end-use certification to distinguish from general surgical goods
• Avoid moisture exposure; pitfall leads to mold rejection at port
• Calibrate diameters per ISO standards for customs gauge verification
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