Product classification

HS code for Crust animal hides: 4106.92

Tanned 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).

Classification of crust animal hides under HS 4106.92

HS code 4106.92 is applied to tanned or crust hides and skins of animals that do not fall into the more common categories such as bovine, equine, ovine, goat, or swine. This code is specifically for the "crust" stage, which represents a critical intermediate phase in leather production. At this stage, the hides have undergone the tanning process to prevent putrefaction and have been dried, but they have not yet received final finishing treatments such as dyeing, graining, or surface coating. The classification requires that the hides be in a dry state and without any hair or wool. This category includes skins from exotic or less common animals like deer, kangaroo, or antelope. The classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically focusing on the species of the animal and the state of processing (tanned and dried but not finished).

Covers
  • Crust deer skins
  • Crust kangaroo leather
  • Crust antelope hides
  • Crust camel skins
  • Dry tanned hides of non-specified mammals
Also under 4106.92
  • Puma (kangaroo leather for high-performance shoes)
  • Dainese (kangaroo leather for motorcycle suits)
  • luxury handbag brands (ostrich leather)
  • specialized wallet makers (fish leather)
  • custom boot makers

Codes often confused with 4106.92

Common mistake. A common error is misclassifying these hides under HS code 4106.91, which covers the same animal skins but in the wet state (often referred to as "wet-blue"). Another frequent mistake is using HS code 4107, which is reserved for leather that has been further prepared after tanning or crusting. If the hide has been dyed or embossed, it can no longer be classified as crust under 4106.92.

4106.91Tanned 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)41.07Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14

Top exporters and importers of HS 410692 (the code used for crust animal hides), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410692 (the code used for crust animal hides) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 67% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 410692, not only crust animal hides.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Africa $5.5M
  2. 2 Iceland $2.7M
  3. 3 Romania $2.2M

World total: $18M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $24M
  2. 2 Mexico $4.9M
  3. 3 Romania $2.5M

World total: $35M 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 code for crust animal hides

Brazil classifies crust animal hides under NCM 4106.92.00: HS 4106.92 with 00 added.

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

Questions about crust animal hides

What is the HS code for Crust animal hides?

The HS code for Crust animal hides is 410692 (Tanned 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)). The HS code for crust hides of animals other than bovine, equine, ovine, goat, or swine in the dry state is 4106.92.

How do I classify Crust animal hides for customs?

Crust animal hides is classified under HS code 410692 — Tanned 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). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What does the term dry state imply in leather classification?

The dry state, or crust, means the leather has been tanned and dried to a stable moisture content but lacks final surface finishes or dyes.

Which countries are the top exporters of crust animal hides (HS 410692)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410692 (the code used for crust animal hides) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($5.5M, 31% of world exports), Iceland ($2.7M) and Romania ($2.2M). World exports came to about $18M, 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 crust animal hides (HS 410692)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 410692 (the code used for crust animal hides) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($24M, 67% of world imports), Mexico ($4.9M) and Romania ($2.5M). World imports came to about $35M, 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.

Is the HS code for Crust animal hides the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410692 for Crust animal hides 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 crust animal hides in Brazil?

In Brazil, crust animal hides (HS 410692) is classified under NCM 4106.92.00.