Product classification

HS code for Metallized leather: 4114.20

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

Classification of metallized leather under HS 4114.20

Metallized leather is classified under HS code 411420, which specifically covers leather that has been coated or covered with metal powder or leaf, such as gold, silver, or aluminum. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, following the specific nomenclature of Chapter 41, which deals with raw hides, skins, and leather. The classification process involves identifying the base material as leather and the finishing process as metallization. Unlike standard dyed or pigmented leather, metallized leather undergoes a specific treatment where a metallic layer is bonded to the grain surface. This is often achieved through vacuum metallization or the application of metallic foils. According to the Explanatory Notes to Heading 4114, this category includes leather that has been treated to give it a metallic appearance, regardless of whether the leather is bovine, equine, or from other animals, provided it meets the criteria for 'leather' and the 'metallized' finish is the defining characteristic of the final product surface.

Covers
  • Gold-leaf coated bovine leather
  • Silver-finished sheepskin leather
  • Aluminum-pigmented upholstery leather
  • Bronze-effect decorative leather for footwear
  • Metallic-foiled goat leather for leather goods
  • Titanium-finish specialty garment leather
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. Metallized leather is frequently misclassified under HS code 4107, which covers further prepared leather of bovine or equine animals without the specific metallized finish. Another common error is using HS code 411410, which is reserved for chamois leather. Additionally, importers sometimes confuse these products with metallized textiles under HS code 5605; however, if the substrate is genuine leather, Chapter 41 must take precedence over Chapter 56. It is also important to distinguish it from patent leather (411410), which has a high-gloss plastic coating rather than a metallic one.

41.07Leather 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)56.05Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 411420 (the code used for metallized 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 metallized 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 metallized 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 metallized leather

What is the HS code for Metallized leather?

The HS code for Metallized leather is 411420 (Leather; patent leather and laminated patent leather; metallised leather). The primary HS code for metallized leather is 411420, which falls under the heading for patent leather and laminated patent leather; metallized leather.

How do I classify Metallized leather for customs?

Metallized 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 does metallized leather differ from patent leather in classification?

While both fall under heading 4114, patent leather is typically classified under 411410 (if chamois-related) or grouped with laminated leather, whereas metallized leather specifically refers to the application of metal pigments or foils to the leather surface.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 411420 (the code used for metallized 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 metallized leather (HS 411420)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 411420 (the code used for metallized 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 Metallized leather the same in all countries?

The base HS code 411420 for Metallized 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 metallized leather in Brazil?

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