HTS Code
Other containers, with outer surface of leather, laptop bags and briefcases
Chapter
42 — Articles of leather
Section
VIII — Raw hides, skins, leather and articles thereof
Duty Rate
Free-20%
Unit of Measure
No.
Chapters 41 through 43 cover hides, skins, leather, furskins, and articles thereof. Mexico has a significant leather industry, particularly in states like Guanajuato and Jalisco. Classification depends on the animal type, tanning process applied, and product form (raw hide, tanned leather, finished article). Duties increase progressively with the degree of processing. Imports of hides and skins are subject to SEMARNAT regulations when from endangered species (CITES) and sanitary certifications for raw skins.
Verify if animal species requires CITES permits
Zoosanitary certificate for untanned hides
Escalating duties: higher processing = higher duty
Mandatory labeling indicating leather type and origin
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