Tanned Swine Skins, Wet State, Without Wool

Swine tanned skins in the wet state may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific 10-digit HTS line and the applicable list. Given that China is a top supplier under this heading, importers should verify current Section 301 applicability for lines 4106310000 and 4106311000 before entry. A licensed customs broker can confirm the current tariff treatment and any applicable exclusions.

Pigskin leather in the wet state is primarily used by manufacturers of glove linings, shoe insoles, and sports equipment (notably American footballs and baseball gloves). Its distinctive open-pore structure provides breathability advantages over bovine leather in these applications. Importers are typically intermediate processors or manufacturers rather than end retailers.