HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4104.11 – Tanned or crust hides and skins; without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet-blue), full grains, unsplit; grain splits

HS code 4104.11 is the 6-digit subheading for tanned or crust hides and skins, without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet-blue), full grains, unsplit, grain splits. It is used for wet-blue full grain bovine hides, wet-blue unsplit equine hides, wet-blue bovine grain splits, chrome-tanned wet-blue hides and semi-processed cowhides.

What HS 4104.11 covers

This code covers bovine and equine hides that have undergone initial tanning, specifically reaching the 'wet-blue' or wet crust state, and are classified as full grains or unsplit grain splits. These are semi-processed leathers, crucial intermediates in the global leather supply chain. The 'wet-blue' designation refers to the blue-green color imparted by chrome tanning, which stabilizes the collagen fibers, making the hides resistant to decay and ready for further processing. Importers are typically tanneries that specialize in the finishing stages, transforming these wet-blue hides into final leather products. Exporters are often large-scale tanneries or slaughterhouse operations in major cattle-producing regions. The EUDR note highlights the increasing regulatory focus on ensuring these products do not contribute to deforestation, requiring robust traceability systems.

Covers
  • Wet-blue full grain bovine hides
  • Wet-blue unsplit equine hides
  • Wet-blue bovine grain splits
  • Chrome-tanned wet-blue hides
  • Semi-processed cowhides
  • Wet-blue horse hides
Examples
  • Brazilian wet-blue hides
  • US wet-blue steer hides
  • Argentine wet-blue cowhides
  • European wet-blue horse fronts

Codes often confused with 4104.11

Common mistake. Often confused with 410419 (other wet-blue bovine/equine) if not full grain or unsplit, or with 410441 (dry crust full grain) if the moisture content is misidentified.

4104.19Tanned or crust hides and skins; bovine or equine, without hair on, in the wet state (including wet-blue), excluding full grains, unsplit; grain splits4104.41Tanned or crust hides and skins; bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit; grain splits

Top exporters and importers of HS code 410411, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 410411 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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 United States $357M
  2. 2 Brazil $298M
  3. 3 Italy $77M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $378M
  2. 2 China $341M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$170M

World total: $1.3B 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 codes for 4104.11 10

Brazil splits HS 4104.11 into 10 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 4104.11.1 Full grains, unsplitPlena flor, não divididos Group
  2. 4104.11.11 Wet-blue full-grain whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²Couros e peles inteiros, de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos), de superfície unitária não superior a 2,6 m², simplesmente curtidos ao cromo (wet-blue)
  3. 4104.11.12 Other wet full-grain whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²Outros couros e peles inteiros, de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos), de superfície unitária não superior a 2,6 m²
  4. 4104.11.13 Wet full-grain bovine hides, vegetable pre-tannedOutros couros e peles de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos), com pré-curtimenta vegetal
  5. 4104.11.14 Other wet full-grain bovine hidesOutros couros e peles de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos)
  6. 4104.11.19 Wet full-grain equine hides, unsplitOutros
  7. 4104.11.2 Split, with the grain sideDivididos, com o lado flor Group
  8. 4104.11.21 Wet-blue grain-split whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²Couros e peles inteiros, de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos), de superfície unitária não superior a 2,6 m², simplesmente curtidos ao cromo (wet-blue)
  9. 4104.11.22 Other wet grain-split whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²Outros couros e peles inteiros, de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos), de superfície unitária não superior a 2,6 m²
  10. 4104.11.23 Wet grain-split bovine hides, vegetable pre-tannedOutros couros e peles de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos), com pré-curtimenta vegetal
  11. 4104.11.24 Other wet grain-split bovine hidesOutros couros e peles de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos)
  12. 4104.11.29 Wet grain-split equine hidesOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 41.04 →

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

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Questions about HS 4104.11

What is HS code 410411?

HS code 410411 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tanned or crust hides and skins; without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet-blue), full grains, unsplit; grain splits. This code covers bovine and equine hides that have undergone initial tanning, specifically reaching the 'wet-blue' or wet crust state, and are classified as full grains or unsplit grain splits. These are semi-processed leathers, crucial intermediates in the global leather supply chain. The 'wet-blue' designation refers to the blue-green color imparted by chrome tanning, which stabilizes the collagen fibers, making the hides resistant to decay and ready for further processing. Importers are typically tanneries that specialize in the finishing stages, transforming these wet-blue hides into final leather products. Exporters are often large-scale tanneries or slaughterhouse operations in major cattle-producing regions. The EUDR note highlights the increasing regulatory focus on ensuring these products do not contribute to deforestation, requiring robust traceability systems.

What products fall under HS code 410411?

Wet-blue full grain bovine hides, Wet-blue unsplit equine hides, Wet-blue bovine grain splits, Chrome-tanned wet-blue hides, Semi-processed cowhides, Wet-blue horse hides

What are common misclassifications for HS code 410411?

Often confused with 410419 (other wet-blue bovine/equine) if not full grain or unsplit, or with 410441 (dry crust full grain) if the moisture content is misidentified.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 410411?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 410411 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($357M, 29% of world exports), Brazil ($298M) and Italy ($77M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 410411?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 410411 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($378M, 30% of world imports), China ($341M) and Vietnam (about $170M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 410411 structured?

HS code 410411 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (41) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 410411?

Brazil splits HS code 410411 into 10 NCM codes: 4104.11.11 (Wet-blue full-grain whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²), 4104.11.12 (Other wet full-grain whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²), 4104.11.13 (Wet full-grain bovine hides, vegetable pre-tanned), 4104.11.14 (Other wet full-grain bovine hides), 4104.11.19 (Wet full-grain equine hides, unsplit), 4104.11.21 (Wet-blue grain-split whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²), 4104.11.22 (Other wet grain-split whole bovine hides, ≤2.6 m²), 4104.11.23 (Wet grain-split bovine hides, vegetable pre-tanned), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.