Gut Surgical Suture (Non-Sterile) from Japan
Plain catgut sutures from animal intestines, non-sterilized for further processing. HTS 4206.00.90.00 applies to unsterile gut articles before medical heading exclusion. Used in veterinary or lab settings.
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
Import Tips
• Clearly mark 'non-sterile' to avoid 3006 reclassification
• FDA prior notice if for animal use
• Pitfall: moisture control to prevent degradation