HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4201.00 – Saddlery and harness; for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials
HS code 4201.00 is the 6-digit subheading for saddlery and harness, for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials. It is used for horse saddles, dog leashes, cat harnesses, riding bridles and saddle cloths.
What HS 4201.00 covers
This HS code encompasses a wide array of saddlery and harness equipment designed for any animal, covering everything from equestrian gear to pet accessories. It represents a specialized but substantial market driven by pet ownership, equestrian sports, and the use of working animals globally. Importers typically include specialty pet supply chains, equestrian retailers, agricultural distributors, and online marketplaces. Exporters are often manufacturers located in countries with strong traditions in leatherworking, such as India and Italy, or large-scale pet product manufacturing hubs like China. Key considerations in this trade involve material quality (leather, synthetics, textiles), animal welfare standards, ergonomic design for different species, and compliance with specific safety regulations for equestrian or working animal equipment.
- Covers
- Horse saddles
- Dog leashes
- Cat harnesses
- Riding bridles
- Saddle cloths
- Horse blankets
- Pet muzzles
- Dog coats
- Stirrup leathers
- Examples
- Hermès saddles
- WeatherBeeta horse blankets
- Ruffwear dog harnesses
- Stubben bridles
- EzyDog leashes
Codes often confused with 4201.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 420500 (other articles of leather) if the item is leather but not clearly saddlery, or 630790 (other made up articles) for textile-based pet accessories not specifically listed here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 420100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420100 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 China $963M 38% of world exports
- 2 India $219M 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Germany $194M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $513M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $266M 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $145M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 4201.00 2
Brazil splits HS 4201.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4201.00.10 Leather saddlery and harnessDe couro natural ou reconstituído
- 4201.00.90 Saddlery and harness of other materialsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 42.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4201.00
What is HS code 420100?
HS code 420100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Saddlery and harness; for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials. This HS code encompasses a wide array of saddlery and harness equipment designed for any animal, covering everything from equestrian gear to pet accessories. It represents a specialized but substantial market driven by pet ownership, equestrian sports, and the use of working animals globally. Importers typically include specialty pet supply chains, equestrian retailers, agricultural distributors, and online marketplaces. Exporters are often manufacturers located in countries with strong traditions in leatherworking, such as India and Italy, or large-scale pet product manufacturing hubs like China. Key considerations in this trade involve material quality (leather, synthetics, textiles), animal welfare standards, ergonomic design for different species, and compliance with specific safety regulations for equestrian or working animal equipment.
What products fall under HS code 420100?
Horse saddles, dog leashes, cat harnesses, riding bridles, saddle cloths, horse blankets, pet muzzles, dog coats, stirrup leathers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 420100?
This code can be confused with 420500 (other articles of leather) if the item is leather but not clearly saddlery, or 630790 (other made up articles) for textile-based pet accessories not specifically listed here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420100 in UN Comtrade data were China ($963M, 38% of world exports), India ($219M) and Germany ($194M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 420100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420100 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($513M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($266M) and the Netherlands ($145M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 420100 structured?
HS code 420100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (42) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420100?
Brazil splits HS code 420100 into 2 NCM codes: 4201.00.10 (Leather saddlery and harness), 4201.00.90 (Saddlery and harness of other materials). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.