4107.12.80.00 - Fancy 🖩

This classification, HTS Code 4107.12.80.00, pertains to leather derived from bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals that has been further prepared after tanning or crusting. Crucially, these are whole hides and skins, specifically grain splits, which have had the hair removed. The "fancy" designation indicates that these leathers possess decorative finishes, treatments, or aesthetic qualities beyond basic preparation. This can include embossed patterns, metallic sheens, specific coloring techniques, or other visual embellishments that enhance their appeal for specific end-uses.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4107.12.70 ("Not fancy"), by the presence of these aesthetic treatments. While both are whole hides and skins, grain splits, and hairless, the "fancy" category specifically captures leathers with enhanced visual characteristics. Therefore, if the leather exhibits any deliberate decorative finish or artistic treatment to improve its appearance, it would fall under this "fancy" classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 4107.12.80.00 does not have further subdivisions. This means that all leathers meeting the criteria of being further prepared, hairless, whole hides/skins, grain splits, from bovine/equine animals, and possessing "fancy" or decorative finishes are classified under this specific code. Examples include leathers with intricate embossed floral designs, patent leather finishes, metallic foils applied to the surface, or painted patterns, all intended to elevate their aesthetic value for use in footwear, apparel, accessories, and upholstery.