HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4115.20 – Leather; parings and other waste, of leather or composition leather; not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour

HS code 4115.20 is the 6-digit subheading for leather, parings and other waste, of leather or composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles, leather dust, powder and flour. It is used for leather scraps, leather trimmings, leather dust, leather powder and reconstituted leather filler.

What HS 4115.20 covers

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.

Covers
  • Leather scraps
  • Leather trimmings
  • Leather dust
  • Leather powder
  • Reconstituted leather filler
  • Leather flour
  • Leather parings
Examples
  • Waste from JBS Couros tanneries
  • Pittards leather offcuts
  • ECCO Leather production waste
  • materials for reconstituted leather sheets
  • organic fertilizer components

Codes often confused with 4115.20

Common mistake. 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.

4115.10Leather; composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, whether or not in rolls0506.90Animal products; bones and horn-cores and powder or waste of such, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (not cut to shape), or treated with acid or degelatinised, n.e.c. in heading no. 0506

Top exporters and importers of HS code 411520, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 411520 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Spain $5.9M
  2. 2 Italy $2.8M
  3. 3 Bolivia $876K

World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $1.4M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $1.1M
  3. 3 Brazil $986K

World total: $7.9M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 4115.20

Brazil does not split HS 4115.20: its NCM code is 4115.20.00.

  1. 4115.20.00 Leather parings, waste, dust, powder and flourAparas e outros desperdícios de couros ou de peles preparados ou de couro reconstituído, não utilizáveis para fabricação de obras de couro; serragem, pó e farinha, de couro

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 41.15 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 4115.20

What is HS code 411520?

HS code 411520 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 411520?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 411520 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($5.9M, 43% of world exports), Italy ($2.8M) and Bolivia ($876K). World exports came to about $14M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 411520?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 411520 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.4M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.1M) and Brazil ($986K). World imports came to about $7.9M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 411520?

In Brazil, HS code 411520 is NCM 4115.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.