Vegetable Pretanned Alligator Skin from China
Fresh or salted alligator hide treated with reversible vegetable pre-tanning, dehaired for further processing. Fits HTS 4103.20.2000 as other reptile raw hide, vegetable pretanned, excluded from tanned categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Secure USFWS CITES import permit for American alligator if applicable
• Include supplier affidavits confirming no further tanning beyond pre-stage
• Check for splits; declare thickness to match tariff value brackets