Leather articles made from the hides of species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) — such as certain reptiles or exotic mammals — require CITES export permits from the country of origin and US Fish and Wildlife Service import permits. Standard cowhide or pigskin leather goods are not CITES-regulated, but importers of exotic leather apparel or accessories should verify species status before shipment.

Textile household goods (e.g., cotton towels or wool blankets) are classified in HTS Chapters 61–63, while nontextile household goods made from rubber, plastics, or leather fall under Chapters 39, 40, or 42, respectively. The material composition of the article — not its end use as a 'household good' — drives HTS chapter assignment, so accurate material identification is the first step in correct classification.