At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
India's finished leather export trade
India exported US$445.3 mn of finished leather in FY2024-25 according to leatherindia.org.
Largest destinations by value share: unavailable
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United States | General import clearance | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | General import clearance | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Belgium | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Singapore | General import clearance | 7-12 days |
| Malaysia | General import clearance | 8-12 days |
| Indonesia | General import clearance | 11-16 days |
| Vietnam | General import clearance | 11-16 days |
| Ireland | REACH (ECHA); Chromium VI (ECHA (REACH Annex XVII entry 47)) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Japan | General import clearance | 18–25 d to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| South Korea | General import clearance | 16–22 d to Busan via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| China | General import clearance | 14–20 d to Shanghai/Ningbo; 12–16 d to Shenzhen via Singapore/Colombo (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Thailand | General import clearance | — |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where finished leather is sourced in India
Tamil Nadu — Vellore, Ranipet, Chennai, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli, Erode.
Uttar Pradesh — Kanpur Nagar, Unnao. Buffalo leather, saddlery
West Bengal — South 24 Parganas. Bantala leather complex
- Aligarh-Unnao-Ghaziabad integrated abattoir belt (APEDA-registered plants only may export) (Uttar Pradesh; Maharashtra; Telangana; Punjab) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Year-round
- Vellore district tanning belt (Ambur-Ranipet-Vaniyambadi) / Kanpur-Unnao (saddlery, safety footwear) / Kolkata Bantala leather complex (Tamil Nadu; Uttar Pradesh; West Bengal; Maharashtra) · ships via Chennai · season: Year-round; raw hides seasonal (post-Eid/ winter)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.6-2.2 mm by end use (typical) |
| Size | Bovine sides/hides 18-25 sq ft; goat skins 4-7 sq ft (typical) |
| Finish | Aniline, semi-aniline, pigmented, nubuck, suede, milled, waxy/pull-up (typical) |
| Tannage | Chrome, chrome-free (wet-white), vegetable (typical) |
| Cr VI | < 3 mg/kg (typical buyer spec) |
| Selection | TR/A/B/C grades by surface defects (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Inspection and measurement certificate
- Lab test reports
- LWG certificate of tannery
- Traceability documentation (EUDR) for EU
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for finished leather exported from India?
Finished Leather is usually classified under HS 4107 (Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on). Goat/kid leather 4113.10; sheep/lamb leather 4112; crust (tanned, not finished) bovine 4104.
Where is finished leather produced in India?
Main clusters: Aligarh-Unnao-Ghaziabad integrated abattoir belt (APEDA-registered plants only may export), Uttar Pradesh; Maharashtra; Telangana; Punjab; Vellore district tanning belt (Ambur-Ranipet-Vaniyambadi) / Kanpur-Unnao (saddlery, safety footwear) / Kolkata Bantala leather complex, Tamil Nadu; Uttar Pradesh; West Bengal; Maharashtra.
Which documents are needed to export finished leather?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Inspection and measurement certificate, Lab test reports, LWG certificate of tannery. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What is LWG?
The Leather Working Group audits tanneries on environmental performance and traceability. Many brands require Gold- or Silver-rated sources.
Do you supply crust leather?
Yes. Crust is tanned and dried but not finished, so the buyer can finish it in-house.
How is leather measured?
In square feet per hide or skin, measured by machine. The invoice is by area.
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