Non-Sterile Catgut Loops for Endoscopic Use from Canada
Pre-formed catgut loops from porcine intestines for endoscopic vessel ligation, supplied non-sterile for hospital sterilization. Under HTS 4206.00.19 as other catgut articles. Facilitates minimally invasive procedures.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Explicitly declare 'non-sterile, for hospital reprocessing' to stay in 4206
• Provide porcine traceability to address BSE/foot-and-mouth disease concerns
• Test loop tensile strength; common pitfall is breakage claims during inspection