Non-Sterile Catgut Loops for Endoscopic Use from Japan
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 — 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
• 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