Tanned Python Skin Hide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
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