U.S. import tariffs · heading 4206

Heading 4206: Articles of gut (other than silkworm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons

Every line of heading 4206 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

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

Chapter 42: Leather articles; saddlery; travel goods and handbags. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
4206.00Articles of gut (other than silkworm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons:
4206.00.13.00If imported for use in the manufacture of sterile surgical sutures3.5%
4206.00.19Other3.9%
4206.00.19.10Racquet strings
4206.00.19.30Other
4206.00.90.00OtherFree

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Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 4206 has 2 of them. Schedule B lookup →

  • 4206.00.1000ARTICLES OF CATGUT
  • 4206.00.9000OTHER ARTICLES OF GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT),OF GOLDBEATER'S SKIN,OF BLADDERS OR OF TENDONS

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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