Product classification

HS code for Finished snake leather: 4113.30

Leather, further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of reptiles, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.

Classification of finished snake leather under HS 4113.30

Finished snake leather is classified under HS code 4113.30. This code falls within the broader category of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting of other animals, specifically reptiles. The Harmonized System organizes leather by animal species, and while bovine, equine, sheep, and swine have their own specific headings, reptiles are grouped under 41.13. To fall under 4113.30, the snake skin must have completed the tanning process and undergone additional finishing steps such as glazing, polishing, or dyeing. This classification is essential for international trade as it distinguishes high-value exotic leathers from common livestock leathers. The classification process follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that the product is first identified as leather (Chapter 41), then as other animal leather (41.13), and finally as reptile leather (4113.30). It is important to note that while CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) regulations may apply to the movement of these goods, the HS classification remains strictly based on the material's physical state and biological origin as defined by the World Customs Organization. The leather must be without hair or scales in a raw state, having been fully converted into a stable, finished material.

Covers
  • Finished python skins for luxury handbags
  • Cobra leather for belts and wallets
  • Sea snake skins for footwear
  • Finished viper leather for watch straps
  • Glazed reptile skins for high-fashion accessories
Also under 4113.30
  • Hermes Birkin crocodile bag
  • Louis Vuitton alligator wallet
  • Gucci python shoes
  • Cartier lizard watch straps
  • Fendi exotic leather goods

Codes often confused with 4113.30

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with 4106.40, which covers reptile skins that are only tanned or in the crust state. Another frequent error is using 4114.20 for snake leather that has a patent finish. Furthermore, if the snake skin is not genuine leather but a synthetic imitation made of plastics like PVC or polyurethane, it should be classified under 3921 or 5903, depending on the textile backing and construction.

4106.40Tanned or crust hides and skins; of reptiles, whether or not split, but not further prepared4114.20Leather; patent leather and laminated patent leather; metallised leather39.21Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 3959.03Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902

Top exporters and importers of HS 411330 (the code used for finished snake leather), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 411330 (the code used for finished snake leather) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 56% 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 411330, not only finished snake leather.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $80M
  2. 2 Singapore $58M
  3. 3 Spain $14M

World total: $194M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $111M
  2. 2 Italy $22M
  3. 3 China $11M

World total: $196M 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 finished snake leather

Brazil classifies finished snake leather under NCM 4113.30.00: HS 4113.30 with 00 added.

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

Questions about finished snake leather

What is the HS code for Finished snake leather?

The HS code for Finished snake leather is 411330 (Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of reptiles, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14). The standard HS code for finished snake leather is 4113.30.

How do I classify Finished snake leather for customs?

Finished snake leather is classified under HS code 411330 — Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of reptiles, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is a CITES permit required for this HS code?

While the HS code itself does not mandate a permit, most snake species classified under 4113.30 require CITES documentation for legal international trade.

Which countries are the top exporters of finished snake leather (HS 411330)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 411330 (the code used for finished snake leather) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($80M, 41% of world exports), Singapore ($58M) and Spain ($14M). World exports came to about $194M, 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 finished snake leather (HS 411330)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 411330 (the code used for finished snake leather) in UN Comtrade data were France ($111M, 56% of world imports), Italy ($22M) and China ($11M). World imports came to about $196M, 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 Finished snake leather the same in all countries?

The base HS code 411330 for Finished snake 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 finished snake leather in Brazil?

In Brazil, finished snake leather (HS 411330) is classified under NCM 4113.30.00.