Parchment-Dressed Swine Leather

Parchment-dressed leather from swine, a glazing process after tanning or crusting, producing a hard, translucent finish ideal for bookbinding. HTS 4113.20.00.00 covers this as further prepared swine leather without wool or hair. It's distinct from standard tanned leather.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4114.20Lower: 11.6% vs 39.2%

If from swine but classified as 'other' reptile-like

Heading 4114 prioritizes reptile over swine if textured similarly, but swine defaults here.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 39.2%

If cut into register book paper

Processed into paper-like sheets for registers shifts to Chapter 48.

4101Lower: 13.3% vs 39.2%

If raw swine hides pre-tanning

Untanned swine hides stay in 4101 per exclusions for unprepared state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab tests confirming parchment-dressing to differentiate from basic crust

Check for EU restrictions on swine leather due to disease traceability requirements

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Swine Split Leather Sheets

Split leather sheets derived from swine hides, further prepared after tanning or crusting, without hair on, used for lining or budget footwear. Classified under HTS 4113.20.00.00 for swine leather that is parchment-dressed or similarly processed, excluding heading 4114. The splitting distinguishes it from full hides.

Corrected Grain Pigskin Leather

Corrected grain pigskin leather from swine, further prepared with buffed and re-grained surface post-tanning. Under HTS 4113.20.00.00 for swine leather without hair, enhancing uniformity. Used in mid-range bags.

Porcine Full-Grain Leather Hide

This is a full-grain leather obtained from swine hides after tanning and crusting processes, retaining the original grain surface without hair or wool. It falls under HTS 4113.20.00.00 as leather further prepared after tanning or crusting from swine, not qualifying as reptile leather under heading 4114. Commonly used for premium upholstery and accessories.

Pigskin Vegetable-Tanned Leather

Vegetable-tanned leather from pigskin (swine), further processed after crusting using natural tannins for eco-friendly upholstery. Falls under HTS 4113.20.00.00 as swine leather prepared beyond basic tanning, hair-free. Preferred for sustainable fashion.

Swine Leather for Handbag Linings

Soft swine leather sheets further prepared after tanning, split for use as handbag linings due to durability and cost-effectiveness. HTS 4113.20.00.00 applies to this hairless swine leather post-crusting. Not yet assembled into final goods.

Fat-Liquored Swine Crust Leather

Swine leather that has been fat-liquored (stuffed) prior to drying after crusting, enhancing softness for glove-making. Included in HTS 4113.20.00.00 as 'crust' per chapter notes, from swine without hair. Further prepared beyond basic tanning.