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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of leather of other animals (hair removed), not specially dressed or finished (SITC 61179) totaled $1.0M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Leather of Other Animals (Hair Removed), Not Specially Dressed or Finished paid $44K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $382K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Leather of Other Animals (Hair Removed), Not Specially Dressed or Finished imports of $1.0M in April 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $796K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA residual catch-all for hair-off leather from species not enumerated elsewhere in the SITC schedule — including deer, elk, ostrich, stingray (shagreen), and other non-bovine, non-swine, non-reptile hides — this category demands careful species documentation at entry because some source animals carry CITES or US Endangered Species Act protections. The unfinished condition distinguishes these hides from value-added specialty leathers and positions them as intermediate goods for niche footwear, accessories, and craft industries. Correct classification requires confirming both the animal species and the absence of special surface finishing.
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Deer, elk, kangaroo, ostrich, stingray (shagreen), and various other non-bovine, non-swine, non-reptile hides are typical examples. The key criterion is that the species is not covered by a more specific SITC heading and that the leather is hair-off and not specially dressed or finished.
The importer or their customs broker should verify the species against CITES appendices and the US Endangered Species Act list before shipment. Ostrich leather from farmed birds, for instance, generally requires CITES documentation, while deer hide from common species may not. US Fish & Wildlife Service guidance and a licensed broker familiar with wildlife trade regulations are the appropriate resources.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | $763K | -- | -$763K |
| ITALY | $40K | $417K | +$377K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $224K | +$224K |
| ZIMBABWE | $76K | -- | -$76K |
| COLOMBIA | -- | $74K | +$74K |
Monthly import values over time
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