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4206.00.19.30

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

Classification path

  1. Articles of gut (other than silkworm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons
  2. Of catgut
  3. Other
  4. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
3.9%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
40%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 4206

About heading 4206

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

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.

Full guide to heading 4206

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

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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