Chapter 4103 — Customs Tariff Headings

Dried Alligator Hide

Air-dried alligator skins, salted for preservation, not pretanned. These raw hides have not undergone tanning or further preparation, qualifying them under tariff item 4103.20.00 for reptile hides.

Dried Boa Constrictor Hide

Dried boa constrictor skins, salted prior to drying, raw and not pretanned. These are preserved but unprepared reptile hides, fitting the scope of tariff item 4103.20.00.

Dried Cobra Skin

Cobra skins dried and preserved, not tanned or further prepared. This raw reptile hide falls under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a preserved raw hide, excluded from tanned categories.

Dried Nile Monitor Skin

Dried raw Nile monitor lizard skins, dehaired, for leather production. This product is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide, not tanned or further prepared.

Fresh Anaconda Skin

Freshly harvested anaconda skins, iced for transport, not processed. These raw hides are preserved by chilling but not tanned or further prepared, classifying under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Fresh Green Iguana Skin

Fresh iguana hides, untanned and not further prepared. This raw reptile hide is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a fresh raw hide, excluded from tanned categories.

Fresh Python Skin

Fresh, untreated python skins preserved by salting or refrigeration but not pretanned or further prepared. These raw reptile hides fall under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Fresh Water Monitor Lizard Skin

Fresh skins from water monitor lizards, chilled but not processed beyond dehairing. These raw reptile hides are preserved but not tanned, qualifying under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Limed Caiman Skin

Caiman reptile skins limed for unhairing, not pretanned. These raw hides are preserved by liming but not tanned, fitting tariff item 4103.20.00.

Limed Green Iguana Skin

Green iguana skins limed and fleshed, not pretanned. These preserved raw reptile hides are not tanned or further prepared, classifying under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Limed Lizard Skin

Lizard skins processed with lime for preservation, split but not pretanned. These raw reptile hides are dehaired or split but not tanned, fitting tariff item 4103.20.00.

Pickled Iguana Hide

Iguana skins in acid pickle, unsplit, raw condition. These raw reptile hides are preserved by pickling but not tanned, qualifying under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Premium belly-cut python skins pickled, untanned raw material for bags. This product is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide, preserved by pickling but not tanned or further prepared.

Pickled Python Whole Skin

Whole python skins in pickling brine, unsplit and not pretanned. These raw reptile hides are preserved by pickling but not tanned, fitting tariff item 4103.20.00.

Pickled Rattlesnake Skin

Rattlesnake skins pickled raw, not tanned or further prepared. This raw reptile hide falls under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a pickled raw hide, excluded from tanned categories.

Pickled Snake Skin

Snake skins preserved in pickling solution, not dehaired or pretanned. These raw reptile hides are otherwise preserved but not tanned, classifying under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Salted Anaconda Hide

Salted anaconda hides, raw and untanned, preserved with salt for transport. These are classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as raw reptile hides, not yet tanned or further prepared.

Salted Black Caiman Hide

Salted black caiman hides, raw and untanned, preserved with salt. They are classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as raw reptile hides, suitable for further processing in leather manufacturing.

Salted Crocodile Hide

Raw crocodile hides preserved by salting, dehaired but not pretanned or tanned. These raw reptile hides are preserved but not further prepared, fitting tariff item 4103.20.00.

Salted Nile Monitor Skin

Nile monitor lizard skins heavily salted for preservation, dehaired minimally. These raw reptile hides are preserved but not tanned, qualifying under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Salted Savannah Monitor Skin

Savannah monitor lizard skins salt-cured, raw and dehaired lightly. These raw reptile hides are preserved by salting but not tanned, fitting tariff item 4103.20.00.

Salted Teju Lizard Hide

Salted teju lizard hides, raw and untanned, preserved with salt and split for efficiency. These are classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as raw reptile hides, not yet tanned or further prepared.

Salted Teju Lizard Skin

Teju lizard hides preserved with salt, split for flat storage, not pretanned. These raw reptile hides are preserved but not tanned, classifying under tariff item 4103.20.00.

Vegetable Pretanned Alligator Skin

Fresh or salted alligator hide treated with a reversible vegetable pre-tanning process, dehaired for further processing. This product is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide that has not undergone irreversible tanning, parchment-dressing, or further preparation.

Vegetable Pretanned Anaconda Skin

Raw anaconda skin, pickled and vegetable pretanned with reversible plant-based tannins. This product qualifies as a raw reptile hide under tariff item 4103.20.00 because the pre-tanning process is reversible and no further preparation has been applied.

Vegetable Pretanned Caiman Skin

Salted caiman hide pretanned vegetably using reversible processes, ready for further tannery operations. Classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide, as it is not yet tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared.

Vegetable Pretanned Crocodile Hide

Preserved crocodile skin pre-tanned with vegetable agents like oak bark tannins, dehaired and split but not parchment-dressed. This raw hide falls under tariff item 4103.20.00 because the pre-tanning is reversible and no further preparation has occurred.

Vegetable Pretanned Iguana Hide

Dehaired iguana skin pretanned with vegetables using a reversible process. This product is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide, not having undergone irreversible tanning or further preparation.

Vegetable Pretanned Lizard Skin

Raw lizard hide, salted and vegetable pretanned with plant-derived tannins, not further prepared. This product falls under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide, since the pre-tanning is reversible and no tanning or parchment-dressing has occurred.

Vegetable Pretanned Monitor Lizard Hide

Limed and vegetable pretanned monitor lizard skin, not tanned or parchment-dressed. This raw hide is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a reptile hide that has only undergone reversible pre-tanning.

Vegetable Pretanned Python Skin

Raw python hide that has undergone a reversible vegetable pre-tanning process using plant tannins, preserved but not fully tanned or further prepared. This product falls under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide.

Vegetable Pretanned Snake Skin

Dried snake skin (e.g., kingsnake) pretanned with vegetable extracts, preserved and split. This raw reptile hide is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 because the pre-tanning is reversible and no further preparation has been applied.

Vegetable Pretanned Teju Lizard Skin

Preserved teju lizard raw hide with reversible vegetable pre-tanning using quebracho tannins. This product is classified under tariff item 4103.20.00 as a raw reptile hide, not tanned or further prepared.

Dried Hog Pelts

Dried hog pelts are dehaired swine hides that have been air-dried for preservation after liming, without tanning or splitting. The drying process is a preservation method, not a tanning process. They are used as raw material for leather production.

Dried Pickled Pig Skins

Dried pickled pig skins are raw swine skins that have been pickled and then partially dried for storage, without tanning. The pickling and drying processes are preservation methods. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine preserved by pickling and drying.

Dried Pork Pelt

Dried pork pelts are raw swine hides preserved by air-drying or mechanical drying, without any tanning or pre-tanning process. They are used as stock for rehydration in downstream tanning operations. This tariff item covers raw hides of swine that are preserved but not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared.

Fresh Dehaired Pig Hides

Fresh dehaired pig hides are raw swine hides that have been dehaired immediately after slaughter and refrigerated for preservation, without tanning. The dehairing and refrigeration are preservation steps. They are classified under this tariff item as fresh raw hides of swine.

Fresh Pork Hide

Fresh pork hides are raw swine hides preserved by salting or chilling, without any tanning or further processing. They are in a fresh state, suitable for immediate use in tanning or leather production. This tariff item covers raw hides of swine that are fresh or preserved but not tanned.

Limed Dehaired Boar Hides

Limed dehaired boar hides are raw hides from wild boar that have been limed and dehaired for preservation, without tanning. The liming process is a preservation and unhairing step. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine, including boar, preserved by liming.

Limed Pig Skins

Limed pig skins are raw swine skins processed with lime for unhairing and preservation, without tanning or parchment-dressing. The liming process is a standard beamhouse step. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine preserved by liming.

Limed Swine Hide

Limed swine hides are raw swine hides soaked in a lime solution for preservation and preparation for unhairing, but not tanned or pre-tanned. This process is a common beamhouse step before tanning. The hides remain raw and are classified under this tariff item as otherwise preserved raw hides of swine.

Pickled Pigskin

Pickled pigskins are raw swine hides preserved in a salt-acid pickle solution, which prevents decomposition without tanning. They are not dehaired or pre-tanned, and are ready for further processing in leather production. This tariff item covers raw hides of swine preserved by pickling or other methods that do not involve tanning.

Pickled Pork Bellies Hides

Pickled pork belly hides are thin raw swine skins from the belly area, preserved in a pickling solution to prevent decay and maintain flexibility. They are dehaired but not tanned or further prepared, which places them under tariff item 4103.30.00 for raw swine hides.

Pickled Swine Hides

Pickled swine hides are raw hides from pigs preserved in a salt-acid solution, which keeps them flexible and prevents spoilage. They are dehaired but remain untanned, qualifying for tariff item 4103.30.00 as other raw swine skins.

Preserved Swine Split Hide

Preserved swine split hides are raw swine hides that have been split into layers and preserved by salting, without any tanning or pre-tanning. The splitting process does not constitute further preparation that would exclude them from this heading. They are used as raw material for leather manufacturing.

Raw Pork Shoulder Hide

Raw pork shoulder hides are specific cuts of swine hides from the shoulder area, preserved by salting without tanning. These hides are used for specialty leather products such as gloves. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine, preserved but not further prepared.

Refrigerated Raw Hog Sides

Refrigerated raw hog sides are fresh hides from the sides of pigs, kept cold to preserve them without chemical treatment. They are dehaired and untanned, making them eligible for tariff item 4103.30.00 as fresh raw swine skins.

Salted Boar Hide

Salted boar hides are raw hides from wild boar, a swine species, preserved by salting without tanning. These hides are thicker and used for rugged leather products. This tariff item covers raw hides of swine, including boar, that are preserved but not tanned.

Salted Dehaired Hog Hide

Salted dehaired hog hides are raw swine hides that have been dehaired and preserved by salting, without tanning or splitting. Dehairing is allowed under this heading as it does not constitute further preparation. These hides are used as an intermediate for upholstery leather.

Salted Hog Hides

Salted hog hides are raw swine skins preserved with salt to prevent decomposition, dehaired but not tanned or further processed. They fall under tariff item 4103.30.00 as salted raw swine hides.

Salted Hog Side

Salted hog sides are raw swine hides from the side of the animal, heavily salted and dehaired but not tanned or split. They are preserved for transport and storage. This tariff item covers raw hides of swine that are preserved by salting and dehaired, without further preparation.

Salted Split Swine Skins

Salted split swine skins are raw swine hides that have been split into layers and preserved with salt. They are untanned and not further prepared, qualifying for tariff item 4103.30.00 as raw swine skins, whether split or not.

Wet-Salted Pig Hide

Wet-salted pig hides are raw swine hides stored in a wet salt brine for preservation, intact and not tanned. This is a standard method for exporting hides from slaughterhouses. They are classified under this tariff item as raw hides of swine preserved by salting.

Air-Dried Nigerian Kid Skins

Air-dried kid skins from Nigeria, dehaired and preserved by drying without tanning. These raw skins are classified under 4103.90.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' because they are not tanned or further prepared, and goat/kid skins are covered by Chapter 41 Note 1(c) except for specific excluded types.

Brined Kid Skins

Kid skins preserved in a brine solution, dehaired, and not tanned. These raw skins fall under tariff item 4103.90.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' because brine preservation is a non-tanning method and the skins are not further prepared, consistent with Chapter 41 Note 1(c).

Dehaired East African Goatskins

East African goatskins, dehaired and preserved with salt, not tanned or further prepared. These raw hides are classified under 4103.90.00 as 'other raw hides and skins' because they are preserved but not tanned, and goat skins are included in Chapter 41 Note 1(c).

Dehaired Raw Deer Hide

Raw deer hide with the hair removed through a liming or enzymatic process, but not tanned or further prepared. Dehaired raw hides of deer are included in Chapter 41 under Note 1(c), which lists deer among the covered animals.

Dehaired Vegetable Pretanned Kid Skin

Dehaired vegetable pretanned kid skin is a young goat skin preserved with vegetable extracts, which is a reversible pre-tanning process, leaving it raw. It is dehaired and suitable for further leather processing. This falls under the tariff item as a raw hide not fully tanned.

Dried Deer Hides

Raw deer hides that have been air-dried for preservation, with the hair still attached and not split or pre-tanned. These hides are included in Chapter 41 by Note 1(c), which explicitly lists deer among the animals whose raw hides with hair or wool on are classified here.