Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing

Establishments in the Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing industry primarily engage in the tanning, currying, and finishing of hides and skins into leather. This industry produces leather from raw, cured, or preserved hides and skins, which are then processed to achieve desired qualities such as durability, texture, and color. The defining characteristic of this industry is the transformation of raw animal hides into finished leather, distinguishing it from industries focused on leather product manufacturing or the processing of synthetic materials.