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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of chamois leather (including combination chamois) (SITC 61181) totaled $288K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProduced by oil-tanning — traditionally with fish or marine oils — chamois leather derives its characteristic softness and high absorbency from a unique processing method rather than from the species of hide, which today is most often sheep or lamb split rather than true Alpine chamois. Combination chamois, made by layering oil-tanned splits, is widely used in automotive detailing, optical cleaning, and industrial wiping applications. Importers should be aware that the tanning process, not the animal source, is the defining classification criterion, and mislabeling synthetic chamois substitutes as genuine leather can trigger admissibility issues.
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No. The classification is defined by the oil-tanning process, not the animal species. Most commercial chamois leather is made from sheep, lamb, or deer splits that have been oil-tanned to achieve the characteristic softness and absorbency. True Alpine chamois hide is rarely used in commercial trade.
Combination chamois consists of two or more layers of oil-tanned leather or splits bonded together, often to achieve greater thickness or durability for industrial wiping applications. Both types fall within this SITC heading, but the layered construction may affect valuation and should be accurately described on commercial invoices to avoid classification disputes.
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