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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of leather machinery for preparing, tanning & working hides and skins (SITC 72481) totaled $932K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Leather Machinery for Preparing, Tanning & Working Hides and Skins paid $93K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $929K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Leather Machinery for Preparing, Tanning & Working Hides and Skins imports of $932K in April 2026 ran 37% above the year-to-date monthly average of $679K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMachinery used in the beamhouse and tanning stages of leather production — including fleshing machines, splitting machines, and drum tanning equipment — falls under SITC 72481, serving tanneries and leather processors. This is a specialized capital equipment segment with a limited global supplier base concentrated in Italy, Germany, and a few Asian manufacturers. Importers should distinguish between machinery for preparing raw hides (pre-tanning) and machinery for working finished leather, as the processing stage can affect classification at the HTS level.
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Preparing and tanning machinery (SITC 72481) covers equipment used on raw or semi-processed hides — such as fleshing, liming, splitting, and drum tanning machines. Machinery for working finished or semi-finished leather (e.g., staking, buffing, embossing) may fall under the same or an adjacent heading depending on the specific operation. Importers should review the machine's function in the production sequence and consult a customs broker if the boundary is unclear.
Section 301 tariffs may apply to tannery machinery sourced from China. European-origin equipment from Italy or Germany is generally not subject to Section 301 but may carry standard MFN duties. Importers should verify the applicable HTS subheading and origin-specific duty treatment before finalizing procurement decisions.
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Monthly import values over time