Salted Crocodile Hide from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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