U.S. imports of Reptile Leather, Not Specially Dressed or Finished (SITC 61172) totaled $379K in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Reptile Leather, Not Specially Dressed or Finished paid $9K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.48% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCrocodilian, snake, and lizard hides traded as unfinished reptile leather are subject to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) permit requirements, making documentation compliance as critical as tariff classification for importers. Species identification — distinguishing, for example, farmed saltwater crocodile from wild-caught python — determines both the applicable CITES appendix and the admissibility of the shipment at the US border. Unfinished reptile leather in this category is an upstream material for luxury handbag, footwear, and watchstrap manufacturers, where provenance traceability commands a premium.
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18 import shipments a month
Importers must present valid CITES export permits from the country of origin and CITES import permits issued by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. The specific permit type and appendix listing depend on the species; farmed crocodilians listed under CITES Appendix II require different documentation than species listed under Appendix I, which face much stricter controls.
No — CITES controls apply based on species, not the degree of processing. Whether the hide is raw-tanned or fully finished, the permit obligation follows the specimen. However, the processing stage can affect valuation and the applicable tariff classification, so importers should confirm both the trade-permit and customs-classification requirements before shipment.
Basic heading 61172 · $379K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Colombia and South Africa together supply 84% of it. Singapore pays 12.5% duty; South Africa 0.0%.
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$379KYoY · free account
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$20KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.9M of Reptile Leather, Not Specially Dressed or Finished and exported $1.2M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.