Parchment-Dressed Swine Leather
Parchment-dressed leather from swine, produced by a glazing process after tanning or crusting, resulting in a hard, translucent finish ideal for bookbinding. This hair-free swine leather is explicitly covered by tariff item 4113.20.00 as leather further prepared after tanning or crusting.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leather is from goats or kids
Goat or kid leather is classified under a different tariff item within the same heading.
If the leather is from an animal other than swine
Leather from other animals falls under the 'other' tariff item in this subheading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the parchment-dressing is a further preparation step after tanning or crusting
• Verify the leather is from swine and free of hair or wool
• Provide a sample or technical specification to CBSA if classification is questioned
Related Products under Tariff item 4113.20.00
Corrected Grain Pigskin Leather
Corrected grain pigskin leather from swine, further prepared after tanning or crusting with a buffed and re-grained surface to enhance uniformity. This hair-free swine leather is used in mid-range bags and falls under tariff item 4113.20.00 as leather of swine further prepared after tanning.
Embossed Swine Leather Sheets
Embossed swine leather sheets, further prepared after crusting with patterned pressing for fashion belts. This hair-free swine leather is classified under tariff item 4113.20.00 as leather of swine further prepared after tanning or crusting.
Fat-Liquored Swine Crust Leather
Swine leather that has been fat-liquored (stuffed) prior to drying after crusting, enhancing softness for glove-making. Per chapter note 2(B), 'crust' includes hides that have been fat-liquored, and this hair-free swine leather falls under tariff item 4113.20.00.
Pig Nappa Leather Panels
Supple pig nappa leather panels, chrome or vegetable-tanned and further prepared post-crusting for automotive interiors. This smooth, hair-free swine leather falls under tariff item 4113.20.00 as leather of swine further prepared after tanning or crusting.
Pigskin Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Vegetable-tanned leather from pigskin (swine), further processed after crusting using natural tannins for eco-friendly upholstery. This hair-free swine leather falls under tariff item 4113.20.00 as leather further prepared after tanning or crusting.
Porcine Full-Grain Leather Hide
Full-grain leather obtained from swine hides after tanning and crusting processes, retaining the original grain surface without hair or wool. This hair-free swine leather falls under tariff item 4113.20.00 as leather further prepared after tanning or crusting.