Salted Crocodile Hide from Germany
Raw crocodile skins preserved by salting, dehaired but not tanned or parchment-dressed, sourced for high-end fashion accessories. Falls under HTS 4103.20.3000 for other untanned reptile hides. Preservation prevents decay without altering via tanning.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix I/II certification mandatory for crocodiles; include wildlife service approvals
• Label as 'salted, untanned' with salt content details to confirm raw status
• Inspect for any liming or pickling beyond simple salting to stay in 4103