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Pickled Snake Skin from Japan

Raw snake skins preserved in pickling solution, split and dehaired but untanned, ideal for belt and shoe leather. Classified in HTS 4103.20.3000 as other raw reptile hides otherwise preserved. Pickling maintains flexibility without tanning.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Provide lab analysis showing no tanning agents in pickling solution

CITES for snake species like pythons; declare origin country accurately

Avoid over-preservation that mimics crust process, risking 4104 classification