Polished Lizard Fancy Skin from China
High-gloss polished leather from monitor lizard, further prepared post-tanning with a fancy scale-embellished finish, hairless and unsplit. HTS 4113.30.60.00 covers this as fancy reptile leather suited for bespoke wallets and belts. The preparation includes parchment-dressing for a supple, premium hand-feel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure Appendix II CITES listing compliance with non-detriment findings from exporting nations
• Document fat-liquoring and coloring steps to qualify as crust under chapter notes for 4104-4106 exclusion
• Test for restricted chemicals like chrome levels to meet REACH and CPSIA standards