Product classification

HS code for Chamois leather: 4114.10

Leather, chamois (including combination chamois).

Classification of chamois leather under HS 4114.10

Chamois leather is classified under HS code 4114.10 because it undergoes a specific tanning process that distinguishes it from standard bovine or ovine leathers. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 41, chamois leather is defined by the use of animal oils, typically fish oils, which are oxidized within the skin to create a soft, absorbent, and porous material. This classification includes both 'traditional' chamois, which is produced by splitting a sheepskin or lambskin and oil-tanning the flesh split, and 'combination' chamois, which involves a preliminary tanning with aldehydes followed by an oil-tanning process. The unique physical properties resulting from this chemical treatment—specifically its ability to absorb water and withstand repeated wetting and drying without hardening—place it firmly within this specific subheading of heading 4114.

Covers
  • Traditional oil-tanned sheepskin chamois
  • Combination chamois (aldehyde and oil tanned)
  • Flesh-split chamois leather
  • Full-grain chamois leather
  • Chamois leather used for cleaning or polishing purposes (in bulk or skins)
Also under 4114.10
  • Autoglym chamois
  • Meguiar's chamois
  • Kent Car Care chamois
  • Traditional French chamois
  • Specialized optical cleaning cloths

Codes often confused with 4114.10

Common mistake. Chamois leather is frequently misclassified under heading 4107, which covers leather further prepared after tanning or crusting of bovine animals, or heading 4112, which covers sheep or lamb skin leather. However, these headings exclude leather prepared by the chamois process. Another common error is classifying chamois cleaning cloths under 6307.10. While bulk skins belong in 4114.10, if the leather is cut to specific shapes (like circles or rectangles) and hemmed or otherwise finished as a cleaning tool, it may move to Chapter 63. Furthermore, synthetic chamois made from polymers or non-wovens must be classified under 3921 or 5603, respectively, as they lack the animal skin origin required for Chapter 41.

41.07Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.1441.12Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.146307.10Cloths; floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths39.21Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 3956.03Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

Top exporters and importers of HS 411410 (the code used for chamois leather), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 411410 (the code used for chamois leather) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 411410, not only chamois leather.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $66M
  2. 2 Germany $23M
  3. 3 Spain $20M

World total: $146M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $35M
  2. 2 Morocco $23M
  3. 3 Portugal $16M

World total: $152M 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 chamois leather

Brazil classifies chamois leather under NCM 4114.10.00: HS 4114.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about chamois leather

What is the HS code for Chamois leather?

The HS code for Chamois leather is 411410 (Leather; chamois (including combination chamois)). The primary HS code for chamois leather, including combination chamois, is 4114.10.

How do I classify Chamois leather for customs?

Chamois leather is classified under HS code 411410 — Leather; chamois (including combination chamois). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include synthetic chamois?

No, synthetic chamois made from plastics or textiles is classified under Chapter 39 or Chapter 56 depending on its composition and construction.

Which countries are the top exporters of chamois leather (HS 411410)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 411410 (the code used for chamois leather) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($66M, 45% of world exports), Germany ($23M) and Spain ($20M). World exports came to about $146M, 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 chamois leather (HS 411410)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 411410 (the code used for chamois leather) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($35M, 23% of world imports), Morocco ($23M) and Portugal ($16M). World imports came to about $152M, 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.

Is the HS code for Chamois leather the same in all countries?

The base HS code 411410 for Chamois leather is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for chamois leather in Brazil?

In Brazil, chamois leather (HS 411410) is classified under NCM 4114.10.00.