4206.00.19/Silk-Free Surgical Catgut Sutures/Japan

Silk-Free Surgical Catgut Sutures from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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