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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of goat and kidskin leather (without hair), parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (SITC 61162) totaled $293K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Goat and Kidskin Leather (Without Hair), Parchment-Dressed or Prepared After Tanning paid $36K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $293K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Goat and Kidskin Leather (Without Hair), Parchment-Dressed or Prepared After Tanning imports of $293K in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $262K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFully finished goat and kidskin leathers — including those that have been dyed, fat-liquored, embossed, or parchment-dressed after the tanning stage — are ready-to-use materials for footwear uppers, gloves, handbags, and bookbinding covers. The characteristic tight, pebbly grain of finished goatskin is a recognized aesthetic in luxury accessories, and the material's natural strength-to-weight ratio makes it competitive with bovine leather in many light-goods applications. Importers should confirm finishing specifications — particularly surface coating type and colorfastness ratings — against end-use performance requirements before finalizing supplier agreements.
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Any operation applied after the crust stage qualifies: dyeing, fat-liquoring to achieve a specific temper, buffing or napping the surface, embossing a grain pattern, or applying a pigment or lacquer topcoat. Even a single finishing step is sufficient to move the leather out of the 'not further prepared' heading. This distinction is important when comparing supplier quotes, as crust and finished goatskin carry different classification codes and potentially different duty rates.
Colorfastness should be tested to both dry and wet rubbing (crocking) and to artificial light exposure using standardized methods such as ISO 11640 and ISO 105-B02. Suppliers should provide third-party test certificates rather than self-declarations for luxury applications. Importers should also specify acceptable gray-scale ratings in purchase contracts, as colorfastness requirements for handbag linings differ from those for exterior panels exposed to direct handling.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKISTAN | $184K | -- | -$184K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $63K | -- | -$63K |
| INDIA | $28K | -- | -$28K |
| MEXICO | $489 | $24K | +$23K |
| GERMANY | $5K | -- | -$5K |
Monthly import values over time