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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of bovine and equine hides & skins, not further prepared — wet state (SITC 61143) totaled $245K in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Bovine and Equine Hides & Skins, Not Further Prepared — Wet State paid $24K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $190K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bovine and Equine Hides & Skins, Not Further Prepared — Wet State imports of $245K in April 2026 ran 51% above the year-to-date monthly average of $162K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRaw or lightly preserved hides and skins of cattle, horses, and related equines in the wet state — including wet-salted, fresh, or pickled forms — represent the earliest stage of the leather supply chain traded internationally. Wet-state preservation limits shelf life and requires careful cold-chain or brine management during transit, making logistics a key cost driver. These materials are a primary input for tanneries and are subject to USDA APHIS regulations at entry when they originate from regions with animal-disease concerns.
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'Not further prepared' indicates the hide or skin has undergone only basic preservation steps — such as salting, brining, or liming — sufficient to prevent decomposition during transit, but has not been tanned, pickled beyond basic preservation, or otherwise processed. Once a hide is pickled (acid-salt treated) to a degree that constitutes a tanning precursor, or tanned in any way, it moves to a different classification.
Yes. APHIS regulates the importation of raw and partially processed hides from countries affected by foot-and-mouth disease and other livestock diseases. Importers must verify that the origin country is on APHIS's approved list for the specific hide type and preservation method, and shipments may require specific treatment certifications or permits before entry is granted.
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Monthly import values over time