U.S. imports of Leather and Furs (End-Use 12160) totaled $40.1M in August 2026, imported from 87 countries.
Importers of Leather and Furs paid $3.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLeather and fur imports serve the US footwear, accessories, apparel, and upholstery industries, with classification driven by animal species, tanning method, finishing stage, and whether the article is a raw hide, semi-processed leather, or finished fur skin. Fur products are subject to the Fur Products Labeling Act, which requires disclosure of the animal name, country of origin, and whether the fur is used, bleached, or dyed — making accurate documentation at entry a compliance prerequisite. Certain exotic leather and fur articles derived from protected species are regulated under CITES, and importers must obtain the appropriate CITES permits before shipment to avoid seizure at the border. Leather articles from bovine or equine hides may also intersect with USDA APHIS import conditions depending on the degree of processing.
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2.7K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
CITES permits are required when the leather or fur is derived from a species listed on CITES Appendix I or II — for example, crocodilian, python, or certain lizard leathers. Both an export permit from the country of origin and a US import permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service are typically required. Importers should verify species status before purchase, as CITES listings change and enforcement at the border is strict.
The FTC's Fur Products Labeling Act requires that fur articles sold in the US be labeled with the true English name of the animal, the country of origin of the fur, and whether the fur has been used, bleached, or artificially colored. These disclosures must appear on the product label and in advertising. Importers are responsible for ensuring that labeling is accurate and compliant before goods enter US commerce.
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Commodity 12160 · $40.1M of $63.1B
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $440.5M of Leather and Furs.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Brazil together supply 51% of it. Brazil pays 21.7% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
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