Vegetable Pretanned Alligator Skin from Japan
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 — 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
• 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