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U.S. imports of raw whole lamb furskins — astrakhan, broadtail, caracul & similar (SITC 21222) totaled $5K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Raw Whole Lamb Furskins — Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul & Similar imports of $5K in April 2026 ran 80% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAstrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, and Persian lamb furskins — along with Indian, Chinese, Mongolian, and Tibetan lamb varieties — are distinguished by their characteristic tight, lustrous curl pattern, which is most pronounced in very young or even fetal lambs (Broadtail). These skins occupy the highest tier of the lamb fur market and have historically been sourced from Central Asian and Eastern European breeding programs. US Fish & Wildlife Service import declaration requirements apply, and importers should be aware that some Broadtail production involves fetal or newborn animals, which may trigger additional scrutiny under animal welfare-related trade policies in certain markets.
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Broadtail is produced from prematurely born or fetal Karakul lambs, yielding an exceptionally flat, silky, moiré-patterned skin with no visible curl — the opposite of the tight curl associated with Astrakhan. Because of its origin from fetal or newborn animals, Broadtail has faced import restrictions or bans in some jurisdictions on animal welfare grounds. US importers should verify current admissibility and any applicable state-level restrictions before sourcing.
Karakul sheep (the source of Astrakhan, Caracul, and Persian lamb skins) are a domesticated breed and are not listed under CITES. However, all commercial furskin imports into the US require a US Fish & Wildlife Service import declaration regardless of CITES status. Importers should confirm the breed and captive-raised status of the animals in supplier documentation to facilitate smooth clearance.
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