Product classification
HS code for Finished exotic leather: 4113.90
Leather, further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than sheep and lambs, goats and kids, swine and reptiles), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Classification of finished exotic leather under HS 4113.90
The classification of finished exotic leather under HS code 4113.90 is determined by the animal origin and the specific stage of processing. This code serves as a residual category for leather derived from animals other than bovines, equines, sheep, goats, swine, or reptiles. To qualify for this heading, the leather must have undergone "further preparation" after the initial tanning or crusting stages. This includes processes such as dyeing, fat-liquoring, drying, and mechanical finishing like buffing, staking, or graining. The exclusion of wool or hair is a critical requirement for classification within this chapter. If the leather is merely tanned or in the "crust" state, it would be classified under heading 4106. Furthermore, the leather must not be prepared as chamois, patent, or metallized leather, which are reserved for heading 4114. The classification process requires verifying that the animal species does not fall under the more specific subheadings of 4113, such as 4113.10 for goats or 4113.30 for reptiles. Technical documentation often must specify the species to ensure the leather is not from an animal covered by more specific headings.
- Covers
- Finished kangaroo leather
- Finished ostrich leather
- Finished deer and elk leather
- Finished antelope leather
- Finished camel leather
- Finished dog or wolf leather
- Finished aquatic mammal leather (e.g., whale, seal)
- Also under 4113.90
- Adidas Copa Mundial kangaroo leather boots
- Louis Vuitton ostrich leather bags
- Dents deer skin gloves
- Shinola fish skin wallets
- Horween horsehide leather
Codes often confused with 4113.90
Common mistake. Finished exotic leather is frequently misclassified under HS code 4107, which is strictly reserved for bovine (cow) or equine (horse) leather. Another common error is using HS code 4113.30, which is specifically for reptile leather; exotic mammals or birds must remain in 4113.90. Additionally, if the leather has a high-gloss permanent coating exceeding 0.15mm, it may be misclassified here instead of the correct heading 4114.20 for patent leather.
Top exporters and importers of HS 411390 (the code used for finished exotic leather), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 411390 (the code used for finished exotic leather) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 18% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 98% of its exports here ($25M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 66% of its imports here ($26M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 411390, not only finished exotic leather.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $34M 28% of world exports
- 2 Italy $23M 19% of world exports
- 3 Australia $8.5M 7.1% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 98% of its exports here ($25M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $19M 18% of world imports
- 2 United States $12M 11% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $10M 10% of world imports
Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 66% of its imports here ($26M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $103M 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 finished exotic leather
Brazil classifies finished exotic leather under NCM 4113.90.00: HS 4113.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about finished exotic leather
What is the HS code for Finished exotic leather?
The HS code for Finished exotic leather is 411390 (Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than sheep and lambs, goats and kids, swine and reptiles), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14). The HS code for finished exotic leather (from animals other than sheep, goats, swine, or reptiles) is 4113.90.
How do I classify Finished exotic leather for customs?
Finished exotic leather is classified under HS code 411390 — Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than sheep and lambs, goats and kids, swine and reptiles), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does finished leather differ from crust leather for classification?
Crust leather (heading 4106) is tanned and dried but lacks the final surface treatments, dyes, or mechanical softening that define "further prepared" leather under heading 4113.
Which countries are the top exporters of finished exotic leather (HS 411390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 411390 (the code used for finished exotic leather) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($34M, 28% of world exports), Italy ($23M) and Australia ($8.5M). World exports came to about $120M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 98% of its exports here ($25M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of finished exotic leather (HS 411390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 411390 (the code used for finished exotic leather) in UN Comtrade data were France ($19M, 18% of world imports), the United States ($12M) and the Philippines ($10M). World imports came to about $103M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 66% of its imports here ($26M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Finished exotic leather the same in all countries?
The base HS code 411390 for Finished 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.
What is the NCM code for finished exotic leather in Brazil?
In Brazil, finished exotic leather (HS 411390) is classified under NCM 4113.90.00.