Silk Fishing Leader Gut from China
A thin, strong strand made from natural silk gut used as a leader in fly fishing lines. It falls under HTS 4206.00.90.00 as an article of gut (excluding silkworm gut) primarily for fishing applications. This classification covers tendon or gut-derived materials shaped for practical use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the gut source is non-silkworm (e.g
• beef tendon or fish gut) via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed material composition in commercial invoices for CBP review
• Watch for common pitfalls like confusing with synthetic lines under Chapter 39