Caiman Fancy Scale Leather from Japan
Black caiman fancy leather showcasing raised scale patterns, further prepared after tanning or crusting, without hair. HTS 4113.30.60.00 applies to this premium reptile product for handbag linings and small leather goods. Parchment-dressed for a soft, fancy finish.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Register with USFWS for caiman imports and renew annually if recurring
• Avoid classifying as 'other' reptile if fancy features are evident to prevent duty shifts
• Include tanning certificates to exclude from raw hide headings 4101-4103