Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour

HS v2022 Code: 4115

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
41	15	n/a

Code	4115
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	41

Ancestor Codes: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather

This Code: Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour

Child Codes: Leather; parings and other waste, of leather or composition leather; not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour; Leather; composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, whether or not in rolls

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split; Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split; Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split; Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared; Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared

About composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour

HS code 4115 covers a diverse range of leather-based products, including composition leather, leather parings, and leather waste. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader leather and textile supply chain, providing essential raw materials and byproducts for a variety of downstream industries. The production and trade of these goods are significant contributors to the global economy, with applications spanning from manufacturing to recycling and waste management.

Production process

The production of composition leather, the primary focus of HS code 4115, involves the combination of leather or leather fibers with other materials, such as polymers or resins. This process creates a material that mimics the properties of natural leather, often at a lower cost. Leather parings and waste, on the other hand, are generated as byproducts of the leather manufacturing process and are further processed for use in various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 4115 include leather or leather fibers, as well as various binding agents and additives. Machinery for cutting, shredding, and processing the leather-based materials is also a crucial component. Additionally, the industry relies on a steady supply of leather waste and parings from the broader leather manufacturing sector.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 4115 industry include composition leather, which can be used in the production of 4107 Leather of bovine or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 4108 or 4109, 4112 Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 4108 or 4109 and other leather goods. The leather parings, waste, and dust generated during production can be further processed and used as inputs for 4101 (Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split) and 4103 (Other raw hides and skins (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split, other than those excluded by note 1(b) or 1(c) to this chapter).

Family tree for composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/41'>41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4115'>4115: Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4101'>4101: Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4102'>4102: Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4103'>4103: Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4104'>4104: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4105'>4105: Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4106'>4106: Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4107'>4107: Leather 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 41.14</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4112'>4112: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4113'>4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4114'>4114: Chamois (including combination chamois) leather; patent leather and patent laminated leather; metallised leather</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/411510'>411510: Leather; composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, whether or not in rolls</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/411520'>411520: Leather; parings and other waste, of leather or composition leather; not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour</a>"]


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