Product classification
HS code for Crust exotic leather: 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 exotic leather under HS 4106.92
Crust exotic leather from animals such as deer, antelope, or ostrich is classified under HS code 410692. This code is situated within Chapter 41, which deals with raw hides, skins, and leather. Heading 4106 is a residual category for hides and skins of animals not covered in the preceding headings (such as bovine, equine, ovine, or swine). Subheading 410692 specifically refers to these skins in the \"crust\" state—meaning they have been tanned and dried but not yet finished or dyed—and are in a dry state. This classification is critical for international trade as it distinguishes semi-processed leather from both raw skins and fully finished leather products. The \"crust\" stage is a pivotal point in leather production where the skin is stabilized but still requires final surface treatments like fat-liquoring, dyeing, or embossing to become a finished product.
- Covers
- Crust deer skins (without hair)
- Crust antelope hides (dry state)
- Crust ostrich leather (tanned and dried)
- Crust kangaroo leather (not further prepared)
- Crust camel leather (dry state)
- 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. This code is often confused with 410640, which is specifically for reptile leather (snakes, crocodiles, lizards). It is also frequently misclassified with 4113, which covers leather further prepared after tanning or crusting. If the leather is still in a wet state (e.g., wet-blue), it must be classified under 410691 instead of 410692.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410692 (the code used for crust exotic leather), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410692 (the code used for crust exotic leather) 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 exotic leather.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $5.5M 31% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $2.7M 15% of world exports
- 3 Romania $2.2M 13% of world exports
World total: $18M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $24M 67% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $4.9M 14% of world imports
- 3 Romania $2.5M 7.0% of world imports
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 exotic leather
Brazil classifies crust exotic leather 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 exotic leather
What is the HS code for Crust exotic leather?
The HS code for Crust exotic leather 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 tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals (excluding bovine, equine, ovine, swine, and reptiles) in a dry state is 410692.
How do I classify Crust exotic leather for customs?
Crust exotic leather 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 defines the \"crust\" state in leather classification?
Crust leather is leather that has been tanned and dried but has not yet been dyed or finished with surface coatings or mechanical treatments.
Which countries are the top exporters of crust exotic leather (HS 410692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410692 (the code used for crust exotic leather) 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 exotic leather (HS 410692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410692 (the code used for crust exotic leather) 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 exotic leather the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410692 for Crust exotic leather 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 exotic leather in Brazil?
In Brazil, crust exotic leather (HS 410692) is classified under NCM 4106.92.00.