Product classification

HS code for Animal pelts: 4301.80

Furskins, raw, of animals n.e.c. in heading no. 4301, whole, with or without head, tail or paws (excluding goods of heading no. 4101, 4102 and 4103).

Classification of animal pelts under HS 4301.80

Animal pelts are classified under HS code 4301.80 when they are in a raw state and belong to animal species not specifically named in other subheadings of 4301. Heading 4301 covers raw furskins, which are defined as the skins of animals with the hair or fur still attached. To be classified here, the pelts must not have been tanned or dressed; however, they may be fresh, salted, dried, limed, or pickled for preservation. Subheading 4301.80 is the residual category for "other" animals, excluding mink, fox, lamb, beaver, muskrat, or seal. This classification is vital for the international trade of exotic or non-traditional furs. The distinction between a furskin (Chapter 43) and a hide (Chapter 41) depends entirely on the presence of the hair and the species of the animal.

Covers
  • Raw pelts of wild cats (leopard, tiger, etc.)
  • Raw pelts of bears
  • Raw pelts of camels
  • Raw pelts of rabbits or hares (if not in 4301.30)
  • Raw pelts of reindeer
  • Raw pelts of dogs or cats
Also under 4301.80
  • Saga Furs (auction house)
  • Kopenhagen Fur (auction house)
  • NAFA (North American Fur Auctions)
  • CITES-listed furs (e.g., some lynx)
  • wild-caught furs

Codes often confused with 4301.80

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS codes in Chapter 41 (4101, 4102, 4103), which cover raw hides and skins. The rule is that if the skin has the hair or fur attached, it must go to Chapter 43, unless it is a skin of a bovine, equine, sheep, or goat (with specific exceptions). Another common error is using HS code 4302, which is for tanned or dressed furskins. If the pelt has undergone any tanning process beyond simple preservation for transport, it is no longer "raw" and must be moved to 4302.

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 split41.02Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split41.03Raw 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 split43.02Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws, other pieces, cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without addition of other materials), excluding those of heading no. 4303

Top exporters and importers of HS 430180 (the code used for animal pelts), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 430180 (the code used for animal pelts) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 55% of world imports. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 70% of its imports here ($9.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 430180, not only animal pelts.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Russia* ~$38M
  2. 2 Canada $13M
  3. 3 United States $2.9M

World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Thailand $43M
  2. 2 Portugal $6.4M
  3. 3 Greece $4.1M

Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 70% of its imports here ($9.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $78M 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 animal pelts

Brazil classifies animal pelts under NCM 4301.80.00: HS 4301.80 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about animal pelts

What is the HS code for Animal pelts?

The HS code for Animal pelts is 430180 (Furskins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in heading no. 4301, whole, with or without head, tail or paws (excluding goods of heading no. 4101, 4102 and 4103)).

How do I classify Animal pelts for customs?

Animal pelts is classified under HS code 430180 — Furskins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in heading no. 4301, whole, with or without head, tail or paws (excluding goods of heading no. 4101, 4102 and 4103). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for raw animal pelts?

Raw animal pelts of species not specifically listed elsewhere are classified under HS code 4301.80.

What is the difference between HS 4301 and 4302?

HS 4301 is for raw furskins (untanned), while HS 4302 is for furskins that have been tanned or dressed, including those assembled into plates or strips.

Which countries are the top exporters of animal pelts (HS 430180)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 430180 (the code used for animal pelts) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $38M, 57% of world exports), Canada ($13M) and the United States ($2.9M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 animal pelts (HS 430180)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 430180 (the code used for animal pelts) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($43M, 55% of world imports), Portugal ($6.4M) and Greece ($4.1M). World imports came to about $78M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 70% of its imports here ($9.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Animal pelts the same in all countries?

The base HS code 430180 for Animal pelts is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for animal pelts in Brazil?

In Brazil, animal pelts (HS 430180) is classified under NCM 4301.80.00.