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U.S. imports of reptile leather, not specially dressed or finished (SITC 61172) totaled $813K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Reptile Leather, Not Specially Dressed or Finished paid $77K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $773K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Reptile Leather, Not Specially Dressed or Finished imports of $813K in April 2026 ran 104% above the year-to-date monthly average of $398K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBIA | $321K | -- | -$321K |
| ITALY | $178K | -- | -$178K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $119K | -- | -$119K |
| ZIMBABWE | $46K | -- | -$46K |
| MEXICO | $40K | -- | -$40K |
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