About HS Code 411520
This HS code covers the international trade of leather waste, including parings, dust, powder, and flour, which are not suitable for direct manufacture into leather articles. This segment of trade is crucial for the circular economy within the leather industry, transforming by-products into valuable resources. Major exporters are typically countries with large tanning industries, such as Brazil, Italy, and China, where significant volumes of leather are processed. Importers include industries that utilize these materials for various purposes, such as the production of reconstituted leather, fertilizers, animal feed additives, or as fillers in other manufacturing processes. Key things to know include the varying quality and composition of the waste, which dictates its end-use, and the increasing focus on sustainable waste management practices in global trade.
Products Under This Code
Leather scraps, leather trimmings, leather dust, leather powder, reconstituted leather filler, leather flour, leather parings
Real World Examples
Waste from JBS Couros tanneries, Pittards leather offcuts, ECCO Leather production waste, materials for reconstituted leather sheets, organic fertilizer components
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 411510 (composition leather in sheets) if the waste is processed into a usable sheet form, or 050690 (other animal waste) if its leather origin is not clearly defined.
Products Classified Under 4115.20
Trade Overview
China, Italy, and Brazil are significant exporters, while countries with industries utilizing these by-products, such as for reconstituted leather or fertilizers, are top importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 411520?
HS code 411520 covers: Leather; parings and other waste, of leather or composition leather; not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour. This HS code covers the international trade of leather waste, including parings, dust, powder, and flour, which are not suitable for direct manufacture into leather articles. This segment of trade is crucial for the circular economy within the leather industry, transforming by-products into valuable resources. Major exporters are typically countries with large tanning industries, such as Brazil, Italy, and China, where significant volumes of leather are processed. Importers include industries that utilize these materials for various purposes, such as the production of reconstituted leather, fertilizers, animal feed additives, or as fillers in other manufacturing processes. Key things to know include the varying quality and composition of the waste, which dictates its end-use, and the increasing focus on sustainable waste management practices in global trade.
What products fall under HS code 411520?
Leather scraps, leather trimmings, leather dust, leather powder, reconstituted leather filler, leather flour, leather parings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 411520?
This code can be confused with 411510 (composition leather in sheets) if the waste is processed into a usable sheet form, or 050690 (other animal waste) if its leather origin is not clearly defined.
How is HS code 411520 structured?
HS code 411520 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (41) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.