Heading 4206

Articles of gut (other than silkworm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons

4 declarable lines

Heading 4206 covers articles of gut other than silkworm gut, and articles of goldbeater's skin, bladders or tendons. It is split first by catgut versus other materials, then catgut is split by use: suture manufacture, racquet strings, or other. The residual line covers non-catgut articles.

Products in this heading

Catgut racquet strings
Catgut imported for use in making sterile surgical sutures
Catgut thread or cord for non-suture, non-racquet uses
Articles made from goldbeater's skin
Articles made from animal bladders
Articles made from tendons

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the material is gut other than silkworm gut, goldbeater's skin, bladder or tendon, not leather, plastics or textile.
If the item is catgut, decide whether it is imported for use in the manufacture of sterile surgical sutures.
If it is catgut but not suture stock, decide whether it is racquet strings.
If it is catgut and neither suture stock nor racquet strings, use the other catgut line.
If it is not catgut, use the residual Other line for goldbeater's skin, bladders or tendons.

Often confused with

Sterile surgical catgut sutures
Finished sterile suture materials are classified outside 4206; 4206 covers catgut for suture manufacture.
Heading 3006
Leather handbags
Handbags of leather are classified in the luggage and container heading, not as articles of gut.
Heading 4202
Leather jackets
Apparel of leather is classified in the apparel heading.
Heading 4203
Saddlery and harness
Animal saddlery and harness have their own heading.
Heading 4201

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for catgut racquet strings?

Catgut racquet strings are classified under 4206.00.19.10, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.9%.

What is the duty on catgut imported for use in the manufacture of sterile surgical sutures?

Catgut imported for use in the manufacture of sterile surgical sutures is classified under 4206.00.13.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.5%.

How do I classify other articles of gut, goldbeater's skin, bladders or tendons?

Non-catgut articles of goldbeater's skin, bladders or tendons classify under 4206.00.90.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.