HS Code 4115
Composition Leather and Leather Waste
HS code 4115 covers composition leather made from leather fibres in sheets or rolls, along with leather waste and dust not usable for leather articles.
4-digit Section VIIIFCL
HS Code 4115 — Composition Leather and Leather Waste
This code covers composition leather, which is made by bonding leather fibres or scraps back together into sheets. It also includes leather waste, parings, and dust not suitable for making finished goods.
What's included
- Composition leather sheets
- Bonded leather
- Leather parings and waste
- Leather dust and flour
What's excluded
- Artificial leather (plastic) → use
3921(Synthetic leather with no animal fibre belongs in plastics.)
Common examples
- Bonded leather for bookbinding
- Composition leather for shoe insoles
- Leather waste for fertilizer production
Frequently asked questions
Is bonded leather considered real leather?
For customs purposes, composition leather is distinct from natural leather as it is a manufactured product using recycled leather fibres.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Must state the percentage of leather fibre to distinguish from pure plastics.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Italy, Germany, China, Spain
- Top importers: Vietnam, USA, Italy, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Covers recycled or reconstituted leather products and the raw waste material from leather factories.
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