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Brazilian footwear industry could double its use of sheep and goat leather

02/08/2007

Industry observers in Brazil believe demand for caprine leather there could double as a result of government measures to remove import duties on sheep and goat skins.   A proposal will go before parliament on August 16 to remove the current level of duty on hair- and wool-free caprine skins of 8%, making the material more attractive to footwear...

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