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Silk-Free Surgical Catgut Sutures from Canada

Sterile surgical sutures made from silk-free catgut derived from animal intestines, used for internal wound closure in medical procedures. Classified under HTS 4206.00.19 as 'other' articles of catgut, excluding silkworm gut, since these are non-sterile or bulk forms not covered by heading 3006. They provide absorbable tensile strength during tissue healing.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

13.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming catgut source from non-endangered animal intestines to comply with USDA/APHIS import rules

Avoid misclassification as sterile sutures (3006); declare as bulk/non-sterile catgut to prevent CBP reclassification and penalties

Label clearly as 'absorbable ligatures' with lot numbers; test for purity to meet pharmacopeia standards during customs exam

Silk-Free Surgical Catgut Sutures from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4206.00.19