Tanned Python Skin Hide from China
Full hides from Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) that have undergone vegetable tanning or chrome tanning processes, without hair or scales removed beyond crust preparation. Classified under HTS 4106.40.00.00 as tanned reptile skins not further prepared, specifically of snakes which are reptiles. Used primarily for high-end fashion accessories like belts and bags.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify CITES Appendix II listing for python species and obtain export permits from source country
• Declare exact tanning process (chrome vs vegetable) in documentation to avoid reclassification