Product classification

HS code for Finished lambskin leather: 4112.00

Leather, 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 41.14.

Classification of finished lambskin leather under HS 4112.00

Finished lambskin leather is classified under HS code 4112.00. This specific heading is reserved for leather derived from sheep or lambs that has undergone further preparation after the initial tanning or crusting processes. In the context of the Harmonized System, further preparation refers to finishing operations such as dyeing, fat-liquoring, buffing, graining, or embossing that make the leather ready for use in the production of consumer goods. This classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 41 Note 2(c) specifically excludes hides or skins with the hair or wool on, which directs lambskin with wool to Chapter 43. Furthermore, heading 41.12 excludes leather that has been processed into chamois, patent, or metallized leather, as these are specifically categorized under heading 41.14. The distinction between 41.12 and earlier headings like 41.05 is critical; 41.05 covers skins that are only tanned or in the crust state, meaning they have been stabilized but not yet finished for aesthetic or functional use. For a product to qualify for 4112.00, it must be sheep or lamb leather, it must be hairless, and it must have received post-tanning treatments that alter its surface or properties for final manufacturing.

Covers
  • Nappa lambskin leather for high-end garments
  • Aniline-dyed sheep leather for gloves
  • Embossed lambskin with decorative patterns
  • Suede-finished sheep leather
  • Pigmented lambskin for upholstery and accessories
Also under 4112.00
  • Dents leather gloves
  • Coach jacket lining
  • Prada nappa leather bags
  • UGG boot lining
  • Hermes lambskin accessories

Codes often confused with 4112.00

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 4105.10 or 4105.30, which represent sheep leather in the wet-blue or crust stages respectively. Importers often fail to distinguish between crust leather and finished leather. Additionally, if the lambskin has been given a patent finish (a thick glossy coating), it must be classified under 4114.20, regardless of the animal origin. Another common error is using 4302.19 for lambskins that still have the wool attached, which are technically furskins and not leather.

4105.10Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)4105.30Tanned or crust skins; of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)4114.20Leather; patent leather and laminated patent leather; metallised leather4302.19Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, n.e.c. in heading no. 4302, excluding goods or heading no. 4303

Top exporters and importers of HS 411200 (the code used for finished lambskin leather), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 411200 (the code used for finished lambskin leather) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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 411200, not only finished lambskin leather.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $92M
  2. 2 Spain $59M
  3. 3 India $57M

World total: $456M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $107M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$57M
  3. 3 France $49M

World total: $471M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 lambskin leather

Brazil classifies finished lambskin leather under NCM 4112.00.00: HS 4112.00 with 00 added.

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

Questions about finished lambskin leather

What is the HS code for Finished lambskin leather?

The HS code for Finished lambskin leather is 411200 (Leather; 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 41.14). The correct HS code for finished lambskin leather is 4112.00.

How do I classify Finished lambskin leather for customs?

Finished lambskin leather is classified under HS code 411200 — Leather; 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 41.14. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include split leather?

Yes, 4112.00 covers sheep or lamb leather whether or not split, provided it has been further prepared after tanning.

Which countries are the top exporters of finished lambskin leather (HS 411200)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 411200 (the code used for finished lambskin leather) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($92M, 20% of world exports), Spain ($59M) and India ($57M). World exports came to about $456M, 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 finished lambskin leather (HS 411200)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 411200 (the code used for finished lambskin leather) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($107M, 23% of world imports), Vietnam (about $57M) and France ($49M). World imports came to about $471M, 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 Finished lambskin leather the same in all countries?

The base HS code 411200 for Finished lambskin 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 lambskin leather in Brazil?

In Brazil, finished lambskin leather (HS 411200) is classified under NCM 4112.00.00.