HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4103.90 – 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 4103.90 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 ostrich hides, kangaroo skins, deer hides, elk skins and camel hides.

What HS 4103.90 covers

This HS code serves as a residual category for raw hides and skins of animals not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 41, meaning it excludes bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, swine, and reptile hides. It encompasses a diverse range of less common or exotic animal hides, such as ostrich, kangaroo, deer, and camel, traded in a raw, preserved state (e.g., fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled) but not yet tanned. This trade caters to niche markets and specialized tanneries that produce unique leathers for luxury goods, sporting equipment, or traditional crafts. Importers are often specialized tanneries in developed countries, while exporters are typically regions with specific wildlife populations or farming operations. Traceability and sustainable sourcing are increasingly important for these diverse hides.

Covers
  • Ostrich hides
  • Kangaroo skins
  • Deer hides
  • Elk skins
  • Camel hides
  • Llama skins
  • Buffalo hides (non-bovine)
  • Fish skins
Examples
  • Ostrich leather handbags
  • Kangaroo leather football boots
  • Deer skin gloves
  • Camel leather sandals
  • Fish skin wallets

Codes often confused with 4103.90

Common mistake. This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when specific animal hides (e.g., 410320 for reptiles, 410330 for swine) are incorrectly placed here, or when tanned versions (e.g., 410691/410692) are mistaken for raw.

4103.20Hides and skins; raw, of reptiles (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split4103.30Hides and skins; raw, of swine, (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split4106.91Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)4106.92Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 410390, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 410390 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 30% 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 Vietnam* ~$16M
  2. 2 United States $16M
  3. 3 Hong Kong $7.4M

World total: $77M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $32M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $20M
  3. 3 Pakistan $7.8M

World total: $104M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 4103.90

Brazil does not split HS 4103.90: its NCM code is 4103.90.00.

  1. 4103.90.00 Raw hides and skins of other animalsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 41.03 →

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

Questions about HS 4103.90

What is HS code 410390?

HS code 410390 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 HS code serves as a residual category for raw hides and skins of animals not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 41, meaning it excludes bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, swine, and reptile hides. It encompasses a diverse range of less common or exotic animal hides, such as ostrich, kangaroo, deer, and camel, traded in a raw, preserved state (e.g., fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled) but not yet tanned. This trade caters to niche markets and specialized tanneries that produce unique leathers for luxury goods, sporting equipment, or traditional crafts. Importers are often specialized tanneries in developed countries, while exporters are typically regions with specific wildlife populations or farming operations. Traceability and sustainable sourcing are increasingly important for these diverse hides.

What products fall under HS code 410390?

Ostrich hides, Kangaroo skins, Deer hides, Elk skins, Camel hides, Llama skins, Buffalo hides (non-bovine), Fish skins

What are common misclassifications for HS code 410390?

This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when specific animal hides (e.g., 410320 for reptiles, 410330 for swine) are incorrectly placed here, or when tanned versions (e.g., 410691/410692) are mistaken for raw.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 410390?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 410390 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $16M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($16M) and Hong Kong ($7.4M). World exports came to about $77M, 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 410390?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 410390 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($32M, 30% of world imports), Hong Kong ($20M) and Pakistan ($7.8M). World imports came to about $104M, 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 410390 structured?

HS code 410390 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (41) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 410390?

In Brazil, HS code 410390 is NCM 4103.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.