Product classification

HS code for Patent leather: 4114.20

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

Classification of patent leather under HS 4114.20

HS code 4114.20 covers patent leather and laminated patent leather, as well as metallised leather. Patent leather is leather that has been coated with a heavy, mirror-like gloss finish, traditionally using linseed oil-based lacquers, though modern versions often use synthetic resins like polyurethane. Laminated patent leather involves sticking a pre-formed plastic film onto the leather surface. This classification is part of Chapter 41, which deals with raw hides, skins, and leather. The specific subheading 4114.20 is used because the surface treatment significantly alters the character of the leather, moving it beyond the standard tanned or crust leather descriptions found in headings 4104 through 4107. The thickness of the coating is a critical factor; according to Chapter 41 notes, if the coating is thicker than 0.15 mm but not exceeding half the total thickness, it remains under this code. If the plastic layer exceeds half the thickness, the product is classified as plastic (Chapter 39). Metallised leather, also under this code, is leather coated with metal powder or leaf (e.g., gold or silver leaf).

Covers
  • High-gloss patent leather
  • Laminated patent leather with plastic film
  • Silver or gold metallised leather
  • Patent leather for footwear uppers
  • Patent 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. Patent leather is often misclassified under 4107, which covers further prepared bovine leather. However, the specific high-gloss or laminated finish requires the use of 4114.20. Another common error is classifying it under 3921 (plastic plates or sheets) if the coating is extremely thick. It is also sometimes confused with 4114.10 (chamois leather), which is a completely different finishing process involving oils but resulting in a soft, absorbent texture rather than a glossy 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 41.1439.21Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 394114.10Leather; chamois (including combination chamois)

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

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

What is the HS code for Patent leather?

The HS code for Patent leather is 411420 (Leather; patent leather and laminated patent leather; metallised leather). The HS code for patent leather, laminated patent leather, and metallised leather is 4114.20.

How do I classify Patent leather for customs?

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 metallised leather defined for this HS code?

Metallised leather is leather that has been coated with metal leaf or metal powder (such as aluminum, gold, or silver) to give it a metallic appearance, falling under 4114.20.

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

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

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

The base HS code 411420 for 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 patent leather in Brazil?

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