HS Code for Equine leather

Equine leather that has been further prepared after tanning or crusting is classified under HS code 410712. This classification applies to leather made from horse, pony, or other equine skins that has been finished beyond the crust stage. Heading 4107 covers leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine or equine animals. Subheading 410712 specifically refers to whole hides and skins that are "grain splits." This means the leather has been split into layers and the layer with the grain surface is being used. The classification reflects the animal type, the advanced stage of processing (finished), and the physical structure of the leather (grain split).

Products Included

• Finished horse leather grain splits
• Dyed whole equine hides (grain split)
• Embossed equine grain split leather
• Polished or glazed equine leather
• Parchment-dressed equine grain splits

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification occurs between 410712 and 410711. Code 410711 is for full grain leather (unsplit), while 410712 is for grain splits. Another common error is using 4104, which is only for leather in the tanned or crust state. If the leather has been dyed, printed, or surface-coated, it must be in 4107. Furthermore, equine leather that has been prepared as patent leather or metallized leather is excluded from 4107 and must be classified under 4114. It is also important not to confuse this with 410792, which covers grain splits of hides that are not whole.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Equine leather?

For whole hides of equine leather that are further prepared after tanning and are grain splits, the HS code is 410712.

What qualifies as "further prepared" for this HS code?

Further prepared means the leather has undergone finishing processes such as dyeing, fat-liquoring, embossing, or coating after the initial tanning and drying stages.