Limed Lizard Skin from Canada
Lizard hides processed with lime for preservation and hair removal, remaining raw and untanned for subsequent leather production. HTS 4103.20.3000 covers other reptile skins limed or otherwise preserved but not further prepared. Common in exotic handbag manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document liming process details to prove no tanning occurred, as reversible pre-tanning shifts to 4101-4103
• Species identification (e.g
• monitor lizard) required for endangered species declarations
• Bulk shipments need moisture content checks to ensure preservation status