Limed Lizard Skin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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