HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4203.10 – Apparel; articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather
HS code 4203.10 is the 6-digit subheading for apparel, articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather. It is used for leather jackets, leather coats, leather trousers, leather skirts and leather vests.
What HS 4203.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers articles of apparel made from natural leather or composition leather. This includes a wide range of garments, from jackets and coats to trousers, skirts, and vests, where leather is the primary material. It excludes leather gloves, belts, and other accessories, which have their own specific subheadings. Importers typically include high-end fashion boutiques, department stores, motorcycle gear retailers, and specialized apparel shops. Exporters are often found in countries with strong leather tanning industries and skilled garment manufacturing, such as Italy, India, Pakistan, and China. Key factors in trading these goods involve the quality and type of leather (e.g., lambskin, cowhide, exotic leathers), the craftsmanship, design trends, and ethical sourcing practices. The durability, aesthetic appeal, and protective qualities of leather make these garments a significant segment of the apparel market, often commanding premium prices.
- Covers
- Leather jackets
- Leather coats
- Leather trousers
- Leather skirts
- Leather vests
- Leather dresses
- Leather blazers
- Leather chaps
- Examples
- Schott Perfecto leather jacket
- Belstaff Roadmaster jacket
- Saint Laurent leather trousers
- Coach leather trench coat
Codes often confused with 4203.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 420329 (leather gloves) or 420330 (leather belts), as these are also leather apparel but are specifically categorized elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 420310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420310 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Italy $648M 22% of world exports
- 2 India $399M 14% of world exports
- 3 France $303M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $371M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $325M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $259M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $2.9B 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 4203.10
Brazil does not split HS 4203.10: its NCM code is 4203.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 42.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4203.10
What is HS code 420310?
HS code 420310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Apparel; articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather. This HS code specifically covers articles of apparel made from natural leather or composition leather. This includes a wide range of garments, from jackets and coats to trousers, skirts, and vests, where leather is the primary material. It excludes leather gloves, belts, and other accessories, which have their own specific subheadings. Importers typically include high-end fashion boutiques, department stores, motorcycle gear retailers, and specialized apparel shops. Exporters are often found in countries with strong leather tanning industries and skilled garment manufacturing, such as Italy, India, Pakistan, and China. Key factors in trading these goods involve the quality and type of leather (e.g., lambskin, cowhide, exotic leathers), the craftsmanship, design trends, and ethical sourcing practices. The durability, aesthetic appeal, and protective qualities of leather make these garments a significant segment of the apparel market, often commanding premium prices.
What products fall under HS code 420310?
Leather jackets, leather coats, leather trousers, leather skirts, leather vests, leather dresses, leather blazers, leather chaps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 420310?
This code can be confused with 420329 (leather gloves) or 420330 (leather belts), as these are also leather apparel but are specifically categorized elsewhere.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420310 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($648M, 22% of world exports), India ($399M) and France ($303M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 420310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($371M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($325M) and France ($259M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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 420310 structured?
HS code 420310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (42) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420310?
In Brazil, HS code 420310 is NCM 4203.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.