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HSChapter 41
U.S. imports of leather waste, parings, dust, powder, and flour (HS 411520) totaled $58K in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTrimmings, parings, and other leather manufacturing byproducts that are not suitable for fabricating leather articles — along with leather dust, powder, and flour produced by grinding or buffing operations — are classified here and serve primarily as raw material inputs for composition leather, fertilizer, and industrial applications. Mexico and Italy are the leading sources of US imports, consistent with their roles as major leather goods and footwear manufacturing countries that generate significant processing waste. The single US tariff line (4115200000) covers all forms, and importers should be prepared to demonstrate that the material is genuinely waste or powder rather than a usable split or shaving that would classify elsewhere in Chapter 41.
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The key criterion is whether the material retains sufficient integrity and size to be used directly in manufacturing leather articles. Shavings and splits that can be cut or formed into usable pieces typically classify under species-specific leather headings. Parings, dust, and powder that are too small or degraded for direct fabrication — and are destined for grinding into composition leather or industrial use — belong here under 4115200000.
Leather dust and flour are used as a binder or filler in the manufacture of composition leather sheets, as a component in certain fertilizers and soil amendments (due to their nitrogen content), and occasionally in industrial gasket or friction material production. The specific end use may affect whether the material is subject to any environmental or agricultural import regulations at the port of entry.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4115200000 | PARINGS/OTHR LTHR WASTE; LTHR DUST, PWDR AND FLOUR | $58K | 20.69% | $2K |
PARINGS/OTHR LTHR WASTE; LTHR DUST, PWDR AND FLOUR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4115200000 | PARINGS/OTHR LTHR WASTE; LTHR DUST, PWDR AND FLOUR | $97K |
PARINGS/OTHR LTHR WASTE; LTHR DUST, PWDR AND FLOUR
15.4K kg
WHOL HIDE/SKIN OF LTR,FUL GRN,SPLIT,FUR PREP,BV/EQ
HS 410712
WHOLE HIDE/SKIN OF LTR,FULL GRAIN,UNSPLIT,BOV/EQU
HS 410711
WHOL HIDE/SKIN,FULL GRN,NESOI,FRT PREP TAN,BV/EQ
HS 410719
LTR,NESOI,INC SIDES FUL GRN,SPLIT,FUR PREP,BV/EQ
HS 410792
LTR,NESOI,INC SIDES FULL GRAIN,UNSPLIT,BOV/EQU
HS 410791
TAN/CRUS HID/SKN BOV/EQ,FUL GRN UNSP;GRN SP,DRY ST
HS 410441
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $1K | $91K | +$89K |
| Texas | $48K | -- | -$48K |
| California | $2K | $7K | +$5K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOGALES, AZ | -- | $91K | +$91K |
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | $33K | -- | -$33K |
| LAREDO, TX | $14K | -- | -$14K |