Fresh Python Skin from China
Fresh, untreated skins from pythons, preserved by salting or refrigeration but not pretanned or further prepared. Classified under HTS 4103.20.10.00 as other raw reptile hides not tanned, parchment-dressed, or dehaired beyond basic preservation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits for python species as they are Appendix II protected; verify export quotas from origin country
• Document preservation method (salted/fresh) to avoid misclassification as tanned under 4104-4106
• Inspect for dehairing or splitting which could shift to other subheadings if beyond basic preservation