Finished sheep and lamb leather from India

India exported $57.4 million of finished sheep and lamb leather (HS 4112.00) in FY2025-26, down 7.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12% US import duty, against 39.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
12%China 39.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$57MDown 7.4% on last year
HS code
4112.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 12%
China 39.5%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
4112.00.30 Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 4114: Not fancy 2% 12% 39.5%
4112.00.60.00 Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 4114: Fancy 2% 12% 39.5%

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of finished sheep and lamb leather

FY2022-23 $59.1 million
FY2023-24 $63.4 million
FY2024-25 $62.0 million
FY2025-26 $57.4 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 4112.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4112.00 is 3.5%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 1.3% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on finished sheep and lamb leather from India?

12% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 4112.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 39.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for finished sheep and lamb leather?

4112.00, under heading 4112. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export finished sheep and lamb leather?

Yes. India exported $57.4 million under HS 4112.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.