Chapter 41
Chapter 41 covers hides and skins of bovine, equine, sheep, goat, and other animals, whether raw, tanned, or prepared. Mexico has an important leather industry in Leon, Guanajuato, but imports specialized tanned hides. Raw hides require zoosanitary certificates. Protected species skins are regulated under CITES.
0–15%
Actual rates depend on the specific tariff heading, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements (USMCA, EU-Mexico FTA, CPTPP, etc.).
Raw hides require a SENASICA zoosanitary certificate and disinfection treatment. Reptile skins (crocodile, iguana) require CITES permits. Chrome-tanned leather must comply with chromium VI limits. Leon's industry consumes large volumes of imported leather.