HS Code for Crust exotic leather
View full HS code detailsCrust exotic leather from animals such as deer, antelope, or ostrich is classified under HS code 410692. This code is situated within Chapter 41, which deals with raw hides, skins, and leather. Heading 4106 is a residual category for hides and skins of animals not covered in the preceding headings (such as bovine, equine, ovine, or swine). Subheading 410692 specifically refers to these skins in the \"crust\" state—meaning they have been tanned and dried but not yet finished or dyed—and are in a dry state. This classification is critical for international trade as it distinguishes semi-processed leather from both raw skins and fully finished leather products. The \"crust\" stage is a pivotal point in leather production where the skin is stabilized but still requires final surface treatments like fat-liquoring, dyeing, or embossing to become a finished product.
Products Included
- Crust deer skins (without hair)
- Crust antelope hides (dry state)
- Crust ostrich leather (tanned and dried)
- Crust kangaroo leather (not further prepared)
- Crust camel leather (dry state)
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 410640, which is specifically for reptile leather (snakes, crocodiles, lizards). It is also frequently misclassified with 4113, which covers leather further prepared after tanning or crusting. If the leather is still in a wet state (e.g., wet-blue), it must be classified under 410691 instead of 410692.
FAQ
What is the HS code for crust exotic leather?
The HS code for tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals (excluding bovine, equine, ovine, swine, and reptiles) in a dry state is 410692.
What defines the \"crust\" state in leather classification?
Crust leather is leather that has been tanned and dried but has not yet been dyed or finished with surface coatings or mechanical treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Crust exotic leather?
The HS code for Crust exotic leather is 410692 (Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)).
How do I classify Crust exotic leather for customs?
Crust exotic leather is classified under HS code 410692 — Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Crust exotic leather the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410692 for Crust exotic 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.