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

13.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Non-Sterile Catgut Loops for Endoscopic Use from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4206.00.19