Limed Lizard Skin

Lizard skins processed with lime for preservation, split but not pretanned. HTS 4103.20.10.00 covers such raw reptile hides, whether dehaired or split, as long as not tanned or parchment-dressed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4103.20.20.00Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If pretanned

Pretanning (reversible tanning) explicitly excluded from this subheading per chapter notes.

4113Lower: 11.6% vs 17.5%

If in slabs or roughly shaped

Raw reptile skins roughly prepared into slabs for mechanical working shift to heading 4113.

4104.49.50.00Higher: 38.3% vs 17.5%

If tanned but crust

Retanned, fat-liquored crust reptile skins classify under 4104 per note (b).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure liming process documentation shows no tanning agents used to maintain raw classification

Check for splits/dehairing extent; excessive processing risks reclassification as crust per note (b)

Source from CITES-approved farms to avoid seizures at customs