Articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons
HS v2022 Code: 4206
About articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons
HS code 4206 covers a diverse range of products made from animal-derived materials, including gut, goldbeater's skin, bladders, and tendons. These specialized articles have a wide range of applications, from musical instrument components to surgical sutures. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential inputs to various manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
Production process
The production of articles under HS code 4206 typically involves a series of specialized processing steps. Raw materials, such as animal intestines or membranes, are carefully cleaned, treated, and shaped to create the desired products. Techniques like tanning, drying, and cutting are commonly employed to transform the raw materials into the final articles.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of HS code 4206 articles include animal-derived raw materials, such as 4101 (Hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, raw), 4103 Other raw hides and skins, and 4105 Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as various chemicals and treatments, are necessary for the processing and finishing of these products.
Production outputs
The articles covered under HS code 4206 have a wide range of applications, including the production of 9209 Parts and accessories for musical instruments, 3006 Pharmaceutical goods, and 6602 Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like. These specialized products are often used as components or materials in various manufacturing and healthcare industries.
Family tree for articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/42'>42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4206'>4206: Articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4201'>4201: Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like) of any material</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4202'>4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4203'>4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4205'>4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/420600'>420600: Articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders or of tendons</a>"]
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