Tanned Python Skin Hide
Full hides from Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) that have undergone vegetable or chrome tanning, with scales intact but no further preparation beyond crust stage. These hides are classified under tariff item 4106.40.00 as tanned reptile skins.
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 hides are further prepared after tanning
Further prepared reptile skins are classified under a different tariff item.
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
• Ensure the hides are in crust stage, not further prepared, to qualify
• Obtain a CITES permit for Burmese python, which is a regulated invasive species
• Provide tanning documentation to confirm the hides are not raw or finished
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