Salted Crocodile Hide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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