U.S. imports of Reptile Leather, Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting, Without Hair (HS 411330) totaled $304K in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Reptile Leather, Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting, Without Hair paid $218 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Reptile Leather, Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting, Without Hair imports of $304K in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $370K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) documentation requirements are a defining compliance feature for reptile leather, since many crocodilian, python, and lizard species are CITES-listed and require export permits from the country of origin and US Fish & Wildlife Service import declarations. The US schedule subdivides this heading into non-fancy leather (4113303000) and fancy leather other than vegetable pre-tanned (4113306000), a distinction that affects duty rates and is frequently contested at entry. Colombia and Italy are the leading suppliers, reflecting both South American caiman sourcing and European luxury-finishing operations. Importers should ensure CITES Appendix documentation accompanies each shipment and that the fancy/non-fancy classification is supported by the tanning method and end-use specifications.
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15 import shipments a month
Shipments of leather derived from CITES-listed reptile species must be accompanied by valid CITES export permits from the country of origin and must be declared to US Fish & Wildlife Service at designated ports of entry. Failure to present proper CITES documentation can result in seizure and civil or criminal penalties.
CBP generally considers leather 'fancy' when it has been specially processed, dyed, or finished to highlight the natural scale pattern for decorative or luxury use, as opposed to plain-finished leather intended for utilitarian applications. The distinction is fact-specific and should be supported by product specifications and the tanner's finishing records.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.5M of Reptile Leather, Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting, Without Hair and exported $1.1M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 4113
Subheading 411330 · $304K of $2.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4113306000 | Reptile Leather, Fancy, Except Vegetable Pretanned | $295K | 0.02% | 0.21% | $63 |
| 4113303000 | Reptile Leathr, Nt Fancy, Furthr Prepard Aftr Tan | $9K | 1.77% | 17.72% | $155 |
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Colombia and South Africa together supply 96% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.07% of imports for consumption.