HS Code 4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42

Q: Is HS code 4205 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 4205 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 4205 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 4205?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 4205.

What is HS Code 4205

HS Code 4205 covers Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 42 (Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)), Section VIII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 4205 Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42 Cover?

Section VIII

Chapters (41-43) Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)

Chapter 42

Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)

HS Code 4205

Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42

HS Code 420500

Leather articles; n.e.c. in chapter 42, of leather or composition leather

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What HS Codes for Leather Goods Do Not Cover

Chapter 42 covers leather articles, saddlery, harness, handbags, travel goods, and articles of animal gut. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Footwear

Chapter 64

Leather garments for protective use

Chapter 62

Strings for musical instruments (gut strings)

Chapter 92

Sterile surgical catgut

Chapter 30

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 4205?

HS code 4205 covers Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42, a heading within Chapter 42 (Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 4205 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 4205 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 4205?

HS Code 4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42

What is HS Code 4205

What does HS Code 4205 Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42 Cover?

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