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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of composition leather in slabs, sheets, or strip (SITC 61120) totaled $649K in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Composition Leather in Slabs, Sheets, or Strip paid $65K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $583K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBonded or reconstituted leather — made from a leather or leather-fiber base combined with binders — and supplied in slab, sheet, or strip form occupies a distinct commercial niche between genuine full-grain leather and synthetic alternatives. It is widely used in bookbinding, footwear components, belting, and lower-cost upholstery, where consistent thickness and cost efficiency matter more than the grain character of full hides. Buyers should confirm that supplier specifications clearly identify the leather-fiber content and binder system, as these details affect both classification and end-use performance claims.
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Composition leather is manufactured by bonding leather fibers or scraps with a binder (such as latex or polyurethane) into a uniform sheet, rather than being cut or split from a whole hide. Customs classification turns on whether the product has a leather or leather-fiber base — if the base is predominantly plastic or textile with only a surface coating, it would classify elsewhere as an artificial leather or coated fabric.
Bookbinding and stationery manufacturing are traditional end uses, along with shoe insoles, gaskets, and budget-tier upholstery panels. The consistent caliper and lower cost relative to split leather make it attractive for high-volume applications where surface aesthetics are secondary to dimensional uniformity.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $244K | -- | -$244K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $226K | -- | -$226K |
| MEXICO | $66K | $21K | -$44K |
| SPAIN | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $34K | +$34K |
Monthly import values over time
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