HS Code for Equine crust leather

Equine crust leather is classified under HS code 410449. This code falls within Chapter 41, which covers raw hides and skins and leather. Heading 4104 specifically refers to tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine or equine animals. The "crust" stage indicates that the leather has been tanned and dried but has not yet undergone the further preparation required for finished leather. Subheading 410449 is used for hides and skins in the dry state (crust) that are not full grains or grain splits. This classification is based on the animal origin (equine), the state of processing (crust/dry), and the specific cut or quality (other than full grain or grain splits).

Products Included

• Tanned and dried horse hides (crust)
• Pony crust leather, non-grain split
• Equine crust leather, excluding full grains
• Dry-state tanned equine skins without hair
• Crust leather from zebra or other equine animals

Common Misclassification

Equine crust leather is often misclassified under 410441, which is reserved for full grain crust leather, or 410449's counterparts for grain splits. Another frequent error is classifying crust leather under 4107. Heading 4107 is for leather that has been "further prepared after tanning or crusting," meaning it has been dyed, oiled, or finished. If the leather is only in the dry crust state and has not been further worked, 410449 is the correct designation. Additionally, if the leather is still wet (wet-blue), it would fall under 410411 or 410419 rather than the dry state codes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Equine crust leather?

The HS code for equine crust leather in the dry state, other than full grains or grain splits, is 410449.

What is the difference between crust leather and finished leather?

Crust leather (4104) is tanned and dried but not finished, while finished leather (4107) has undergone additional processes like dyeing, embossing, or coating.