Crocodile Crust Skin Panels
Panels cut from Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) skins that are tanned and fat-liquored but dried as crust, without further finishing like glazing. Falls under HTS 4106.40.00.00 for tanned reptile skins of crocodilians, not further prepared. Ideal for luxury shoe uppers and watch straps.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raw and in the wet state
Raw reptile skins preserved wet go to heading 4101, pre-tanning.
If further prepared with surface coating
Skins with even superficial finishing beyond crust enter Chapter 41 heading 4113.
If manufactured into apparel articles
Clothing items from reptile leather classified by function in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include DNA testing certificates for species verification as required by USFWS for crocodiles
• Split skins must be noted; unsplit may have different valuation but same heading
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