HS Code 4205Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42
1 six-digit code · Heading 4 of 5 in Chapter 42 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use this page to see what fits, what does not, and how to find trade records.
Heading 4205does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42” classify at the single six-digit code 420500. The heading is number 4 of 5 in Chapter 42, Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut), which runs to 20 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4205
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 420500 | Leather articles; n.e.c. in chapter 42, of leather or composition leather |
What HS code 4205 covers
The letters n.e.c. stand for not elsewhere classified. A heading with these letters is a catch-all. It takes goods that fit a broad group but are not named in a more specific heading. Here the group is articles made of leather in Chapter 42.
Composition leather is handled like real leather for this heading. An article made of either material can fit if no other Chapter 42 heading names it. That is why people also search for it as other articles of leather or composition leather.
You may see the same heading written as HSN code 4205 or HTS code 4205. Both are national lists built on the Harmonized System of the World Customs Organization, so the base code stays the same.
HS 420500: how to read the six-digit code
Read 420500 in two parts. The first four digits, 4205, name the heading. The last two digits, 00, show that no finer split exists below it. This is why 420500 is the only six-digit subheading here.
Many countries add more digits after 420500 for their own tariff lines. Those extra digits are set by each country, so check the tariff of the market you trade in. Duty rates are not shown on this page.
Where 4205 sits in the HS hierarchy
Think of the Harmonized System as a tree. Each level narrows the goods. The path runs from the section above Chapter 42, to the chapter, to heading 4205, and last to subheading 420500.
The section and chapter group related goods. The heading and subheading name the goods themselves. To see the other headings that share this chapter, open the chapter page.
4205 vs other Chapter 42 headings
Because 4205 is the residual heading, classify it last. First check whether the item fits a more specific heading. If it does, use that one. If it does not, and the item is made of leather or composition leather, 4205 is likely the right place. The HS code classifier can help you check.
These are the nearby headings to rule out first:
- 4201: saddlery and harness for any animal, such as leads, muzzles and dog coats, made of any material.
- 4202: trunks, cases and travel, tool and similar bags, whether covered with leather, plastic sheeting or textile materials.
Import and export data for HS 4205
A code tells you what a product is. Trade records tell you who buys and sells it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Enter 420500 to look at the records for this heading. You can also open the import, export, buyer and supplier pages to see how each view works.
Nearby headings in Chapter 42
- 4201Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads…1 code
- 4202Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags…12 codes
- 4203Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition…5 codes
- 4206Articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of bladders…1 code
Who ships under 4205?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VIII: Raw Hides, Skins, Leather and Furskins, chapters 41–43.
HS Code 4205: common questions
What is HS code 4205?
It is used for leather articles that are not named in any other heading of Chapter 42.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS 4205?
It means not elsewhere classified. Goods land here only after headings 4201, 4202 and 4203 have been ruled out.
What is the six-digit code for HS 4205?
The only one is 420500. Your country may add extra digits to it for national tariff lines.
What is the difference between HS 4205 and 4203?
Heading 4203 is for things worn or added to clothing, such as apparel and accessories. Heading 4205 takes the remaining leather goods that fit nowhere else.
Are leather bags and cases classified under 4205?
No. Trunks, cases and bags go to heading 4202, even when they are covered with leather.
What is the parent category of HS 4205?
Its parent is Chapter 42, which covers articles of leather. The chapter in turn sits inside one of the HS sections.
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