LHCA secures deal with China
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LCHA) has announced “successful negotiations” in terms of a new no-inspection programme by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC).
The Council worked with USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service to negotiate all US facilities as registered in coordination with implementation, preserving the market for 60% of US exports.
It said: “LHCA’s international negotiating position has been strengthened by the relationships we have established with our overseas counterparts. We worked closely with the Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE), we are a leading member of the International Council of Tanners (ICT), and we have also partnered with the Brazilian, Chinese, Italian and UK associations.”
However, it did note the “possibility of increased regulation on exports to Europe and China” in light of President Trump’s 10% tariffs on Chinese imports.
