Leather & Allied Products Manufacturing

Leather and allied products manufactured under NAICS 316 typically import-compete with goods classified in HTS Chapter 41 (raw hides and leather), Chapter 42 (leather articles such as handbags and luggage), and Chapter 64 (footwear). Each chapter carries distinct duty rates and, in some cases, active trade remedy orders.

Yes — certain leather footwear and leather goods have been subject to antidumping duty orders from specific origins. Additionally, exotic leather products (crocodilian, python, etc.) may require CITES documentation, and all leather goods must be accurately described by material composition to avoid misclassification penalties.