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SITCSection 2
U.S. exports of whole hides & skins, light weight (≤8 kg dried, ≤10 kg dry-salted) (SITC 21121) totaled $319K in July 2026.
Whole Hides & Skins, Light Weight (≤8 kg Dried, ≤10 kg Dry-Salted) imports of $77K in July 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $60K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataWeight thresholds — 8 kg simply dried, 10 kg dry-salted, or 16 kg fresh or wet-salted — define this category of light whole hides and skins, distinguishing them from heavier bovine hides that fall under separate headings. These lighter skins are typically sourced from younger or smaller animals and are prized by tanners for producing fine-grain leather used in footwear, gloves, and accessories. Preservation method at the time of export (fresh, wet-salted, dry-salted, or dried) affects both classification and the microbial risk profile that customs and agricultural authorities may consider at entry.
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8 shipments/mo
Basic heading 185 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 21121 · $77K of $3.8B
The weight thresholds that define this heading — 8 kg dried, 10 kg dry-salted, 16 kg fresh or wet-salted — are measured in the condition as presented at import. A skin that exceeds the applicable threshold in its preserved state may reclassify to a heavier-hide heading, so accurate weight documentation by preservation method is essential for correct entry.
Raw hides and skins of animal origin may be subject to USDA APHIS review for disease risk, particularly when sourced from countries with foot-and-mouth disease or other reportable animal diseases. Importers should verify current APHIS admissibility conditions for the specific country of origin before shipment, and consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS directly for current requirements.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Korea, South together take 83% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$77KYoY · Pro
Exports
$319KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.