Product classification
HS code for Heavy raw hides: 4101.50
Hides and skins, raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg.
Classification of heavy raw hides under HS 4101.50
Heavy raw hides are classified under HS code 4101.50. This code specifically identifies whole raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, which have a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg. The classification is found within Chapter 41, which covers raw hides, skins, and leather. The weight criteria is the defining factor for this subheading; the weight is calculated based on the state in which the hides are presented—whether fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved, but not tanned or further prepared. For salted hides, the weight includes the salt. The 16 kg threshold distinguishes "heavy" hides from "light" hides (under 8 kg) and "medium" hides (8-16 kg). This distinction is critical for the leather industry as heavier hides typically come from mature animals and are used for different industrial applications than lighter skins.
- Covers
- Whole raw cow hides (>16kg)
- Whole raw buffalo hides (>16kg)
- Whole raw horse hides (>16kg)
- Wet-salted heavy bovine hides
- Dried heavy equine skins
- Also under 4101.50
- Hides from mature beef cattle
- dairy cows
- large horses
- water buffalo
Codes often confused with 4101.50
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4101.20 (hides under 8 kg) or 4101.90 (butts, bends, and bellies). Code 4101.50 only applies to "whole" hides; if the hide has been split or cut into portions, it must be moved to 4101.90 regardless of the weight. Furthermore, if the hide has undergone any tanning process (even pre-tanning like wet-blue), it must be classified under 4104.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410150 (the code used for heavy raw hides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410150 (the code used for heavy raw hides) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% 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 410150, not only heavy raw hides.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $461M 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $183M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 Australia $175M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $854M 40% of world imports
- 2 Italy $515M 24% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $122M 5.8% 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 heavy raw hides
Brazil splits HS 4101.50 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4101.50.10Whole raw hides over 16 kg, unsplit
- 4101.50.20Whole raw hides over 16 kg, split with grain
- 4101.50.30Whole raw hides over 16 kg, split without grain
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about heavy raw hides
What is the HS code for Heavy raw hides?
The HS code for Heavy raw hides is 410150 (Hides and skins; raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg). The HS code for whole raw bovine or equine hides weighing more than 16 kg is 4101.50.
How do I classify Heavy raw hides for customs?
Heavy raw hides is classified under HS code 410150 — Hides and skins; raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the weight include the salt used for preservation?
Yes, for the purpose of HS classification, the weight is determined based on the product as presented, which includes the weight of any salt or preservative liquids.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavy raw hides (HS 410150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410150 (the code used for heavy raw hides) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($461M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($183M) and Australia ($175M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 heavy raw hides (HS 410150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410150 (the code used for heavy raw hides) in UN Comtrade data were China ($854M, 40% of world imports), Italy ($515M) and Nigeria ($122M). 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.
Is the HS code for Heavy raw hides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410150 for Heavy raw 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 heavy raw hides in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 410150 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for heavy raw hides depends on the product's details: 4101.50.10 (Whole raw hides over 16 kg, unsplit), 4101.50.20 (Whole raw hides over 16 kg, split with grain), 4101.50.30 (Whole raw hides over 16 kg, split without grain).