According to statistics released by the Chinese Leather Industry Association (CLIA), import tariffs on leather fell by 0.3% on average in 2004 to reach an average rate of 12.2%. The CLIA sees this downward trend as very positive as these statistics, which cover hides, finished and semi-finished leather, shoes, leather garments, fur and fur products, shoe accessories, leather chemicals and machinery, are likely to stimulate imports into the country.

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