Product classification

HS code for Laminated patent leather: 4114.20

Leather, patent leather and laminated patent leather, metallised leather.

Classification of laminated patent leather under HS 4114.20

Laminated patent leather is classified under HS code 4114.20, which specifically covers patent leather, laminated patent leather, and metallised leather. This classification is determined by the physical modification of the leather surface. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 41, laminated patent leather consists of leather coated with a pre-formed sheet of plastics (such as polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride) that exceeds 0.15 mm in thickness but is less than half the total thickness of the material. The process of lamination provides a mirror-like finish and enhanced durability compared to standard grain leather. To fall under this specific heading, the base material must be genuine animal leather; synthetic alternatives are excluded from this chapter. The classification process involves verifying the thickness of the plastic layer and the nature of the substrate to ensure it meets the technical criteria for 'laminated' rather than simply 'coated' or 'varnished' leather.

Covers
  • Laminated bovine patent leather
  • Laminated sheep or lamb patent leather
  • Laminated goat or kidskin patent leather
  • Plastic-laminated leather for footwear uppers
  • High-gloss laminated leather for handbags and accessories
Also under 4114.20
  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis
  • Christian Louboutin patent leather shoes
  • Gucci metallic leather bags
  • Prada patent leather accessories
  • Coach laminated leather goods

Codes often confused with 4114.20

Common mistake. Laminated patent leather is frequently confused with HS code 3921, which covers plates, sheets, and strips of plastics. If the plastic layer exceeds half of the total thickness of the material, it is classified in Chapter 39 as a plastic product rather than leather. Additionally, it may be misclassified under 4107, which covers standard bovine leather. However, 4107 is reserved for leather that has not been patent-coated or laminated. Another common error involves HS code 4114.10 (chamois leather), which has entirely different processing requirements involving oil tanning.

39.21Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 3941.07Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.144114.10Leather; chamois (including combination chamois)

Top exporters and importers of HS 411420 (the code used for laminated patent leather), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 411420 (the code used for laminated patent leather) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% 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 411420, not only laminated patent leather.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $161M
  2. 2 South Korea $25M
  3. 3 China $10M

World total: $248M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $38M
  2. 2 Morocco $29M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$28M

World total: $242M 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 codes for laminated patent leather

Brazil splits HS 4114.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about laminated patent leather

What is the HS code for Laminated patent leather?

The HS code for Laminated patent leather is 411420 (Leather; patent leather and laminated patent leather; metallised leather). The HS code for laminated patent leather is 4114.20, which falls under the category of patent leather and metallised leather.

How do I classify Laminated patent leather for customs?

Laminated patent leather is classified under HS code 411420 — Leather; patent leather and laminated patent leather; metallised leather. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How is laminated leather distinguished from patent leather?

While both are under 4114.20, patent leather is typically coated with a varnish or lacquer, whereas laminated patent leather is bonded with a pre-formed plastic sheet thicker than 0.15 mm.

Which countries are the top exporters of laminated patent leather (HS 411420)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 411420 (the code used for laminated patent leather) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($161M, 65% of world exports), South Korea ($25M) and China ($10M). World exports came to about $248M, 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 laminated patent leather (HS 411420)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 411420 (the code used for laminated patent leather) in UN Comtrade data were China ($38M, 16% of world imports), Morocco ($29M) and Vietnam (about $28M). World imports came to about $242M, 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 Laminated patent leather the same in all countries?

The base HS code 411420 for Laminated patent 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 laminated patent leather in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 411420 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for laminated patent leather depends on the product's details: 4114.20.10 (Patent and patent laminated leather), 4114.20.20 (Metallised leather).