Tegu Lizard Crust Hides
Argentine black and white tegu lizard hides, vegetable tanned to crust stage and unsplit. These hides are classified under tariff item 4106.40.00 as tanned reptile skins, popular for custom shoes and leather goods.
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 wet-tanned and not dried
Wet-tanned reptile skins are classified under a different subheading.
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
• Confirm the hides are vegetable tanned and dried as crust, with no further preparation
• Check CITES status for tegu species and obtain permits if needed
• Keep the hides unsplit or document the split to ensure correct classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4106.40.00
Alligator Full Skin Crust
Full American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) skins tanned to crust stage, unsplit and not further prepared such as staking or finishing. These skins retain the natural scale pattern and are classified under tariff item 4106.40.00 as tanned reptile skins without wool or hair.
Caiman Skin Tanned Panels
Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) tanned skin panels at crust stage, cut into panels for use in watch bands. These panels are tanned and dried but not further finished, qualifying as reptile crust skins under tariff item 4106.40.00.
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.
Lizard Tanned Hide Sheets
Large sheets of tanned tegu lizard (Salvator spp.) skins, processed to crust stage with coloring but no embossing or plating. These sheets are classified under tariff item 4106.40.00 as tanned reptile skins without wool or hair and not further prepared.
Monitor Lizard Tanned Skins
Tanned skins from savannah monitor lizards, crust processed and split for flexibility, without wool or hair. These skins are classified under tariff item 4106.40.00 as tanned reptile skins, suitable for belt making and small accessories.
Python Belly Cut Crust
High-quality belly cuts from reticulated python, tanned to crust stage. These cuts are classified under tariff item 4106.40.00 as tanned reptile skins, commonly used for luxury bags and accessories.