HS Code for Finished swine leather
View full HS code detailsFinished swine leather is classified under HS code 4113.20. This code falls within Chapter 41, which covers raw hides, skins, and leather. Heading 4113 is reserved for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals not covered by other specific headings like bovine or ovine. Swine leather (pigskin) is specifically identified in subheading 4113.20. To qualify for this code, the leather must have undergone finishing processes such as dyeing, embossing, graining, or coating after the initial tanning stage. It must also be without hair on. The classification is based on the animal of origin and the state of processing. Finished leather represents a higher level of manufacturing compared to crust leather, as it is ready for use in the production of consumer goods. This classification follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that the specific animal type (swine) and the processing stage (further prepared) are both accounted for in the final code.
Products Included
- Finished pigskin leather for garment linings
- Dyed swine leather for footwear uppers
- Embossed pig leather for handbags
- Suede-finished swine leather
- Parchment-dressed swine leather
Common Misclassification
Finished swine leather is frequently misclassified under 4106.31 or 4106.32, which are codes for swine leather that has been tanned but not further prepared (crust leather). Another common error is using 4114, which covers chamois, patent, and metallized leather; if the swine leather has a patent coating, it must be moved to 4114. Additionally, finished articles made of leather, such as jackets or belts, are classified in Chapter 42 (e.g., 4203) rather than Chapter 41, which is strictly for the leather material itself.
FAQ
What is the HS code for finished swine leather?
The HS code for swine leather, further prepared after tanning or crusting, without hair on, is 4113.20.
Is pigskin suede classified under this code?
Yes, if the pigskin has been tanned and then finished with a suede effect, it is classified under 4113.20 as further prepared swine leather.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Finished swine leather?
The HS code for Finished swine leather is 411320 (Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of swine).
How do I classify Finished swine leather for customs?
Finished swine leather is classified under HS code 411320 — Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of swine. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Finished swine leather the same in all countries?
The base HS code 411320 for Finished swine 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.