Articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons
In plain English
This category includes items made from gut, excluding silk-worm gut, as well as goldbeater's skin, bladders, or tendons. The classification system places all these specific materials under a single subheading without further division.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons
Chapter 42 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Bags with textile outer surface belong in 4202.92, not 4202.21 (leather). The outer surface material determines classification, not internal construction.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 42
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