Pigskin leather with hair removed, traded in an undressed or unfinished state, occupies a distinct niche in the leather supply chain as an intermediate material destined for further processing into footwear linings, gloves, and garment components. Its classification hinges on the absence of special surface finishing — embossing, lacquering, or dyeing that would shift it to a finished leather category. Importers should note that swine leather competes closely with bovine splits in price-sensitive applications, and correct species identification at entry is essential for accurate SITC classification.

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