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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pickling/tanning reversible (wet blue)
Reversible pre-tanned reptile skins stay in 4102 per chapter note (a).
If cut into saddlery straps
Leather belting or straps from reptile become Chapter 42 articles.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Farmed alligators require aquaculture certificates under CITES
• Document weight per skin for accurate duty calculation on crust hides
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