HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4106.21 – Tanned or crust hides and skins; of goats or kids, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)

HS code 4106.21 is the 6-digit subheading for tanned or crust hides and skins, of goats or kids, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue). It is used for wet-blue goat skins, wet-blue kid skins, split wet-blue goat skins, chrome-tanned wet-blue caprine skins and pickled and wet-blue kid skins.

What HS 4106.21 covers

This code covers goat and kid skins that have been tanned to the 'wet-blue' or wet crust state, with the hair removed, and may or may not be split. These semi-processed skins are a vital intermediate product, known for their strength, softness, and durability, making them ideal for a variety of applications including footwear, garments, and bookbinding. The 'wet-blue' state, typically achieved through chrome tanning, stabilizes the collagen fibers, preparing the skins for further processing and dyeing. Importers are usually tanneries specializing in fine leathers, often located in Europe and Asia, while exporters are typically countries with large goat populations and initial processing capabilities, such as India, Pakistan, and Ethiopia. Efficient preservation and transport are key to maintaining quality and preventing spoilage.

Covers
  • Wet-blue goat skins
  • Wet-blue kid skins
  • Split wet-blue goat skins
  • Chrome-tanned wet-blue caprine skins
  • Pickled and wet-blue kid skins
  • De-haired wet-blue goat hides
Examples
  • Indian wet-blue goat skins
  • Pakistani wet-blue kid skins
  • Ethiopian wet-blue goat hides
  • Spanish wet-blue caprine splits

Codes often confused with 4106.21

Common mistake. Can be confused with 410622 (dry crust goat/kid skins) if the moisture content is misidentified, or with 410510 (wet-blue sheep/lamb skins) if the animal origin is not clearly distinguished.

4106.22Tanned or crust hides and skins; of goats or kids, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)4105.10Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 410621, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 410621 in UN Comtrade data was Kenya, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% 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 Kenya $8.6M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $8.5M
  3. 3 China $7.1M

World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $12M
  2. 2 China $11M
  3. 3 Pakistan $5.7M

World total: $44M 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 codes for 4106.21 4

Brazil splits HS 4106.21 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 4106.21.10 Wet goatskins, vegetable pre-tannedCom pré-curtimenta vegetal
  2. 4106.21.2 Otherwise pre-tannedPré-curtidos de outro modo Group
  3. 4106.21.21 Wet-blue chrome-tanned goatskinsAo cromo (wet-blue)
  4. 4106.21.29 Wet goatskins, otherwise pre-tannedOutros
  5. 4106.21.90 Other wet-state goatskinsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 41.06 →

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

Questions about HS 4106.21

What is HS code 410621?

HS code 410621 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tanned or crust hides and skins; of goats or kids, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue). This code covers goat and kid skins that have been tanned to the 'wet-blue' or wet crust state, with the hair removed, and may or may not be split. These semi-processed skins are a vital intermediate product, known for their strength, softness, and durability, making them ideal for a variety of applications including footwear, garments, and bookbinding. The 'wet-blue' state, typically achieved through chrome tanning, stabilizes the collagen fibers, preparing the skins for further processing and dyeing. Importers are usually tanneries specializing in fine leathers, often located in Europe and Asia, while exporters are typically countries with large goat populations and initial processing capabilities, such as India, Pakistan, and Ethiopia. Efficient preservation and transport are key to maintaining quality and preventing spoilage.

What products fall under HS code 410621?

Wet-blue goat skins, Wet-blue kid skins, Split wet-blue goat skins, Chrome-tanned wet-blue caprine skins, Pickled and wet-blue kid skins, De-haired wet-blue goat hides

What are common misclassifications for HS code 410621?

Can be confused with 410622 (dry crust goat/kid skins) if the moisture content is misidentified, or with 410510 (wet-blue sheep/lamb skins) if the animal origin is not clearly distinguished.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 410621?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 410621 in UN Comtrade data were Kenya ($8.6M, 18% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($8.5M) and China ($7.1M). World exports came to about $48M, 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 410621?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 410621 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($12M, 27% of world imports), China ($11M) and Pakistan ($5.7M). World imports came to about $44M, 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 410621 structured?

HS code 410621 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (41) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 410621?

Brazil splits HS code 410621 into 4 NCM codes: 4106.21.10 (Wet goatskins, vegetable pre-tanned), 4106.21.21 (Wet-blue chrome-tanned goatskins), 4106.21.29 (Wet goatskins, otherwise pre-tanned), 4106.21.90 (Other wet-state goatskins). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.