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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of sheep and lambskin leather (without wool), parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (SITC 61152) totaled $414K in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Sheep and Lambskin Leather (Without Wool), Parchment-Dressed or Prepared After Tanning paid $50K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $414K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFinished sheepskin and lambskin leathers — including parchment-dressed, dyed, fat-liquored, and surface-coated varieties — represent the ready-to-cut stage for garment manufacturers, glovers, and accessories producers. Parchment dressing, a traditional finishing method using alum or oil rather than conventional tanning agents, produces a distinctive stiff, translucent character used in specialty bookbinding and instrument-making. The combination of fine grain and supple hand in finished lambskin makes it a sought-after material for high-end fashion gloves and jacket linings.
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Parchment dressing involves treating the hide under tension with alum, oil, or similar agents rather than conventional chrome or vegetable tanning, producing a stiff, semi-translucent material used in specialty applications. Both parchment-dressed and conventionally finished (dyed, coated) sheepskins fall under this heading because both have undergone preparation beyond the crust stage. The distinction matters commercially for end-use specification but does not create a separate tariff line within this SITC heading.
Key specifications include average hide area (typically measured in square decimeters), thickness uniformity, temper (soft to firm), colorfastness to rubbing and light, and defect rate per hide. For garment use, stretch recovery and dry-cleaning compatibility are also commonly tested. Importers should request third-party lab test reports aligned with the relevant ISO or ASTM leather testing standards before committing to large orders.
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