Product classification
HS code for Full grain leather: 4107.11
Leather, further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, full grain, unsplit.
Classification of full grain leather under HS 4107.11
Full grain leather is classified under HS code 4107.11 when it consists of whole hides of bovine or equine animals that have been further prepared after tanning or crusting. Chapter 41 of the Harmonized System deals with raw hides and skins and leather. Heading 4107 specifically covers leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine or equine animals, without hair on. The subheading 4107.11 is restricted to whole hides that are \"full grain\" and \"unsplit.\" Full grain refers to leather that has not had the grain layer removed or buffed, preserving the natural surface and durability of the hide. This classification excludes leather that has been split into layers (splits) or leather that has not undergone secondary preparation beyond the initial crust stage. The leather must be in the form of a whole hide to meet the requirements of this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Whole bovine full grain leather
- Unsplit calf skin leather
- Whole equine full grain hides
- Parchment-dressed whole bovine hides
- Finished full grain cowhide
- Also under 4107.11
- Louis Vuitton (Epi leather)
- Hermès (Togo/Clemence leather)
- Poltrona Frau (upholstery leather)
- John Lobb (calfskin shoes)
- Coach (full-grain bags)
Codes often confused with 4107.11
Common mistake. HS code 4107.12 (Grain splits) is often confused with 4107.11. Grain splits are the top layer of a hide that has been mechanically separated (split) from the bottom layer, whereas 4107.11 is strictly for unsplit hides. Furthermore, leather that is only \"tanned\" or \"crust\" without further finishing should be classified under heading 4104. Another error involves leather from other animals; for example, sheep or lamb leather is classified under heading 4112, and goat leather falls under 4113. Finally, if the leather is not a whole hide, it must be moved to the 4107.9x series.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410711 (the code used for full grain leather), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410711 (the code used for full grain leather) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 410711, not only full grain leather.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $74M 22% of world exports
- 2 Italy $71M 21% of world exports
- 3 United States $50M 15% of world exports
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $78M 18% of world imports
- 2 France $60M 14% of world imports
- 3 India $32M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $425M 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 codes for full grain leather
Brazil splits HS 4107.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4107.11.10Full-grain bovine leather, whole, ≤2.6 m²
- 4107.11.20Other full-grain bovine leather, whole hides
- 4107.11.90Full-grain equine leather, whole hides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about full grain leather
What is the HS code for Full grain leather?
The HS code for Full grain leather is 410711 (Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, full grain, unsplit). The HS code for whole hides of full grain, unsplit bovine or equine leather is 4107.11.
How do I classify Full grain leather for customs?
Full grain leather is classified under HS code 410711 — Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, full grain, unsplit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is vegetable-tanned leather included?
Yes, vegetable-tanned leather is included under this code provided it has been further prepared after the tanning process and meets the whole hide and full grain criteria.
Which countries are the top exporters of full grain leather (HS 410711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410711 (the code used for full grain leather) in UN Comtrade data were India ($74M, 22% of world exports), Italy ($71M) and the United States ($50M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 full grain leather (HS 410711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410711 (the code used for full grain leather) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($78M, 18% of world imports), France ($60M) and India ($32M). World imports came to about $425M, 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 Full grain leather the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410711 for Full grain 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 full grain leather in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 410711 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for full grain leather depends on the product's details: 4107.11.10 (Full-grain bovine leather, whole, ≤2.6 m²), 4107.11.20 (Other full-grain bovine leather, whole hides), 4107.11.90 (Full-grain equine leather, whole hides).