Crocodile Crust Skin Panels
Panels cut from Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) skins that are tanned and fat-liquored but dried as crust, without further finishing like glazing. These panels are classified under tariff item 4106.40.00 as tanned reptile skins in crust form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crocodile panels are wet-tanned and not dried
Wet-tanned reptile skins are classified separately from dried crust skins.
If the panels are imported as parts of watch straps or bags
Finished leather goods made from reptile skins fall under chapter 42.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the panels are in crust condition—tanned and dried but not glazed or finished—to qualify
• Secure a CITES permit for Nile crocodile, as it is a protected species
• Keep documentation of the fat-liquoring process to show the crust stage
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Python Belly Cut Crust
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