Salted Crocodile Hide
Raw crocodile hides preserved by salting, dehaired but not pretanned or tanned. Falls under HTS 4103.20.10.00 for other raw reptile skins, preserved but not further prepared beyond basic preservation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pretanned with reversible process
Chapter note (a) separates pretanned (reversible) reptile skins into dedicated subheading.
If finished and dyed
Post-tanning processes like dyeing classify as finished reptile leather under Chapter 41 heading 4107.
If of birds
Raw bird skins (e.g., ostrich) excluded from reptiles, classified under separate subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CITES Appendix I/II documentation mandatory for crocodiles; include DNA testing certificates for species verification
• Label as 'salted, not tanned' on commercial invoice to prevent upgrade to tanned leather duties
Related Products under HTS 4103.20.10.00
Fresh Python Skin
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.
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.
Pickled Snake Skin
Snake skins preserved in pickling solution, not dehaired or pretanned. This HTS 4103.20.10.00 subheading includes pickled reptile hides as 'otherwise preserved' raw materials.
Fresh Water Monitor Lizard Skin
Fresh skins from water monitor lizards, chilled but not processed beyond dehairing. HTS 4103.20.10.00 applies to such non-pretanned raw reptile materials.
Salted Teju Lizard Skin
Teju lizard hides preserved with salt, split for flat storage, not pretanned. Fits HTS 4103.20.10.00 as raw, preserved reptile skins.
Pickled Python Whole Skin
Whole python skins in pickling brine, unsplit and not pretanned. Classified in HTS 4103.20.10.00 for otherwise preserved raw reptile hides.