Alligator Full Skin Crust

Complete American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) skins tanned to crust, unsplit, without further preparation like staking or finishing. Under HTS 4106.40.00.00 as tanned reptile skins of alligators. Prized for boots and exotic handbags.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4102.21.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If pickling/tanning reversible (wet blue)

Reversible pre-tanned reptile skins stay in 4102 per chapter note (a).

4201.00.60.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If cut into saddlery straps

Leather belting or straps from reptile become Chapter 42 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Farmed alligators require aquaculture certificates under CITES

Document weight per skin for accurate duty calculation on crust hides