Salted Crocodile Hide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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