HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4102.29 – Hides and skins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split

HS code 4102.29 is the 6-digit subheading for hides and skins, raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split. It is used for raw goatskins (salted), raw pigskins (fresh), raw reptile skins (dried), raw deer skins (limed) and raw kangaroo skins (preserved).

What HS 4102.29 covers

This is a residual HS code for raw hides and skins of animals not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 41, excluding bovine/equine (4101) and sheep/lamb (410210, 410221). It includes skins from goats, pigs, reptiles, and other exotic animals, in their raw, preserved (but untanned) state, with or without hair/wool, and whether or not dehaired or split. This diverse trade caters to niche markets for specialty leathers, often for luxury goods, footwear, or specific industrial applications. Importers are tanneries specializing in these unique skins, while exporters are typically from regions where these animals are farmed or harvested. Key factors include the species, size, quality, and preservation method, as each impacts the final leather's characteristics and value. Traceability and ethical sourcing are particularly important for exotic skins.

Covers
  • Raw goatskins (salted)
  • Raw pigskins (fresh)
  • Raw reptile skins (dried)
  • Raw deer skins (limed)
  • Raw kangaroo skins (preserved)
  • Raw fish skins (untanned)
  • Raw ostrich skins (pickled)
Examples
  • Goatskins from India
  • pigskins from China
  • python skins from Southeast Asia
  • alligator skins from the USA
  • deer skins from North America

Codes often confused with 4102.29

Common mistake. This 'n.e.c.' code is for skins *other than* bovine/equine (4101) or sheep/lamb (410210, 410221). Misclassification often occurs if the animal species is not correctly identified or if the skins have undergone tanning, which would place them in later Chapter 41 headings (e.g., 4103 for other raw hides, or 4106 for tanned goat/pig skins).

41.01Raw 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 split4102.10Skins; raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), with wool on4102.21Skins; raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on41.03Raw 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 split41.06Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared

Top exporters and importers of HS code 410229, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 410229 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 48% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $13M
  2. 2 Portugal $3.8M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $1.1M

World total: $22M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $2.8M
  2. 2 India $951K
  3. 3 Pakistan $582K

World total: $5.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 4102.29

Brazil does not split HS 4102.29: its NCM code is 4102.29.00.

  1. 4102.29.00 Other raw sheepskins without woolOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 41.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 4102.29

What is HS code 410229?

HS code 410229 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hides and skins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split. This is a residual HS code for raw hides and skins of animals not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 41, excluding bovine/equine (4101) and sheep/lamb (410210, 410221). It includes skins from goats, pigs, reptiles, and other exotic animals, in their raw, preserved (but untanned) state, with or without hair/wool, and whether or not dehaired or split. This diverse trade caters to niche markets for specialty leathers, often for luxury goods, footwear, or specific industrial applications. Importers are tanneries specializing in these unique skins, while exporters are typically from regions where these animals are farmed or harvested. Key factors include the species, size, quality, and preservation method, as each impacts the final leather's characteristics and value. Traceability and ethical sourcing are particularly important for exotic skins.

What products fall under HS code 410229?

Raw goatskins (salted), Raw pigskins (fresh), Raw reptile skins (dried), Raw deer skins (limed), Raw kangaroo skins (preserved), Raw fish skins (untanned), Raw ostrich skins (pickled)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 410229?

This 'n.e.c.' code is for skins *other than* bovine/equine (4101) or sheep/lamb (410210, 410221). Misclassification often occurs if the animal species is not correctly identified or if the skins have undergone tanning, which would place them in later Chapter 41 headings (e.g., 4103 for other raw hides, or 4106 for tanned goat/pig skins).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 410229?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 410229 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($13M, 61% of world exports), Portugal ($3.8M) and Saudi Arabia ($1.1M). World exports came to about $22M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 410229?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 410229 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($2.8M, 48% of world imports), India ($951K) and Pakistan ($582K). World imports came to about $5.8M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 410229 structured?

HS code 410229 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (41) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 410229?

In Brazil, HS code 410229 is NCM 4102.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.