HS Code for Leather paint

Leather paint and prepared water pigments used for finishing leather are classified under HS code 3210.00. This code falls within Chapter 32, which encompasses tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives, and various paints and varnishes. Specifically, 3210.00 covers other paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers, and distempers) and prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather. These products are distinct from standard house paints because they are formulated with specific binders and pigments that allow for adhesion to the fibrous and flexible surface of animal hides. The classification applies to both professional-grade finishing agents used in tanneries and retail-ready paints used for leather repair or customization. Because these are "prepared" pigments, they contain more than just colorants; they include additives like resins or surfactants to ensure the finish is durable and water-resistant once applied to the leather substrate.

Products Included

• Acrylic-based leather paints
• Water-based leather finishing pigments
• Leather edge paints
• Prepared leather lacquers
• Leather enamels for decorative use
• Pigmented leather topcoats

Common Misclassification

Leather paint is often misclassified under 3208 (solvent-based paints) or 3209 (water-based paints for general use). While leather paint can be water-based, 3210.00 is the more specific code because it explicitly mentions "prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather." It may also be confused with 3212, which covers dyes and other coloring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale, but 3210.00 takes precedence for prepared paints.

FAQ

What is the HS code for leather paint?

The HS code for prepared water pigments and paints used for finishing leather is 3210.00.

Does this code include leather dyes?

If the product is a prepared pigment used for finishing the surface, it fits 3210.00. However, simple dyes that penetrate the leather without forming a surface film may sometimes fall under 3204 or 3212 depending on their composition and packaging.