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HSChapter 42
U.S. imports of articles of gut, goldbeater's skin, bladders & tendons (HS 420600) totaled $251K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Articles of Gut, Goldbeater's Skin, Bladders & Tendons paid $35K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $251K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Articles of Gut, Goldbeater's Skin, Bladders & Tendons imports of $251K in April 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $172K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGut-based articles — excluding silkworm gut — occupy a narrow but commercially distinct niche, with the US tariff schedule separating catgut articles by end use: surgical suture manufacturing (4206001300), racquet strings (4206001910), and other catgut articles (4206001930). Catgut destined for sterile surgical suture production is subject to FDA oversight as a medical device input, adding a regulatory layer beyond standard customs clearance. Goldbeater's skin, bladder, and tendon articles are grouped in the residual line 4206009000 and are rarely traded in significant volume.
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Yes. Catgut classified under 4206001300 as an input for sterile surgical suture manufacturing is subject to FDA oversight as a medical device component. Importers should be prepared for FDA review at entry and should ensure that the foreign manufacturer meets applicable quality system requirements. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel familiar with medical device imports is advisable given the complexity of admissibility requirements.
Natural gut racquet strings made from catgut are classified under 4206001910 within Chapter 42. Synthetic racquet strings made from nylon, polyester, or other man-made fibers are classified in Chapter 56 or Chapter 39, depending on their material composition. The distinction is material-based, so the fiber content of the string must be confirmed before classification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $219K | -- | -$219K |
| ECUADOR | -- | $89K | +$89K |
| AUSTRALIA | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| BELGIUM | $7K | -- | -$7K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4206001910 | RAQUET STRINGS, OF CATGUT | $242K | 13.90% | $34K |
| 4206009000 | OTH ART OF GUT,OF GOLDBEATERS SKIN,BLADDERS,TENDON | $7K | 10.00% | $651 |
| 4206001300 | ARTICLES OF CATGUT,FOR MFG OF STERILE SURGICAL SUT | $2K | 13.50% | $308 |
| 4206001930 | ARTICLES OF CATGUT,NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
RAQUET STRINGS, OF CATGUT
OTH ART OF GUT,OF GOLDBEATERS SKIN,BLADDERS,TENDON
ARTICLES OF CATGUT,FOR MFG OF STERILE SURGICAL SUT
ARTICLES OF CATGUT,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4206009000 | OTH ART OF GUT,OF GOLDBEATERS SKIN,BLADDERS,TENDON | $98K |
| 4206001000 | ARTICLES OF CATGUT | $0 |
OTH ART OF GUT,OF GOLDBEATERS SKIN,BLADDERS,TENDON
2.5K kg
ARTICLES OF CATGUT
CONTAINER BAGS, CASES ETC NESOI, PLAST/TEXT MATER
HS 420292
HANDBAGS SURFACE OF LEATHER OR COMPOSITION LEATHER
HS 420221
HANDBAGS, SURFACE OF PLASTIC SHEET/TEXT MATERIALS
HS 420222
TRUNKS, SUITCASES,ETC,SURFACE PLASTIC/TEXT MATERLS
HS 420212
CONTAINERS, BAGS, CASES ETC OF LEATHER/COMP NESOI
HS 420291
ARTICLES FOR POCKET/HANDBAG, PLASTIC/TEXT MATERIAL
HS 420232
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $213K | -- | -$213K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $89K | +$89K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $23K | -- | -$23K |