Natural Gut Archery Bowstring from Germany
High-tensile bowstring made from animal gut fibers, used in traditional archery. Falls under HTS 4206.00.90.00 for tendon/gut articles shaped for sporting use. Preferred for its low stretch and historical authenticity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Test for tensile strength documentation to support classification claims
• Use moisture-proof packaging to maintain integrity
• Pitfall: classifying as textile yarn if not purpose-made for bows