Silk Fishing Leader Gut from Japan

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 — Japan → 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

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

Silk Fishing Leader Gut from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4206.00.90.00