Fresh Python Skin from China
Untanned, fresh hides from python snakes, preserved without tanning or further preparation, used primarily in luxury leather goods manufacturing. Classified under HTS 4103.20.3000 as other raw reptile skins that are fresh or otherwise preserved but not tanned. Excluded from Chapter 43 as they lack hair or wool.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits for python species as they are Appendix II protected; verify exporter documentation
• Ensure skins are certified as untreated and not tanned to avoid reclassification under headings 4104-4106
• Declare exact species and preservation method (e.g
• fresh, salted) to prevent customs delays