Product classification

HS code for Hide powder: 3504.00

Peptones and their derivatives, other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed.

Classification of hide powder under HS 3504.00

Hide powder is classified under HS code 3504.00 because it is a protein substance derived from the collagen of animal hides. This heading specifically covers peptones and their derivatives, as well as other protein substances and their derivatives not elsewhere specified or included. Hide powder is a specialized product prepared by treating skins to remove non-protein constituents, leaving a fibrous protein structure. It is primarily used in laboratory environments for the analysis of tanning materials, specifically to determine the tannin content in vegetable tanning extracts. Since it is a chemically modified or highly processed protein substance that does not meet the criteria for gelatin (3503) or raw hides (Chapter 41), it falls into this residual category for protein substances. The inclusion of chromed hide powder within this heading is also explicitly mentioned in the HS Explanatory Notes.

Covers
  • Chromed hide powder for laboratory use
  • Non-chromed hide powder for tannin analysis
  • Fibrous protein powders derived from animal collagen
  • Protein derivatives used in chemical testing
Also under 3504.00
  • BD Bacto Peptone
  • Kerry Bio-Science protein hydrolysates
  • Gelita collagen peptides
  • Ingredion pea protein
  • DSM yeast extracts

Codes often confused with 3504.00

Common mistake. Hide powder is often confused with HS code 3503.00, which covers gelatin and gelatin derivatives. While both are derived from collagen, hide powder maintains a fibrous structure and is not water-soluble in the same way as gelatin. It may also be misclassified under Chapter 41 (Raw hides and skins) by those unfamiliar with its processed, powdered form. However, because it has been processed into a specific protein substance for chemical analysis, Chapter 35 is the correct location. Another common error is 3822.00 for diagnostic or laboratory reagents, but 3504.00 is more specific for protein-based substances.

3503.00Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501

Top exporters and importers of HS 350400 (the code used for hide powder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 350400 (the code used for hide powder) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 350400, not only hide powder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $843M
  2. 2 China $738M
  3. 3 Denmark $615M

World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $796M
  2. 2 Netherlands $611M
  3. 3 Germany $547M

World total: $5.4B 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 hide powder

Brazil splits HS 3504.00 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about hide powder

What is the HS code for Hide powder?

The HS code for Hide powder is 350400 (Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed). The HS code for hide powder, whether or not it has been chromed, is 3504.00.

How do I classify Hide powder for customs?

Hide powder is classified under HS code 350400 — Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is hide powder considered a chemical reagent?

While used as a reagent in tanning tests, it is specifically classified as a protein substance under 3504.00 rather than the general reagent heading 3822.

Which countries are the top exporters of hide powder (HS 350400)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 350400 (the code used for hide powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($843M, 15% of world exports), China ($738M) and Denmark ($615M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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 hide powder (HS 350400)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 350400 (the code used for hide powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($796M, 15% of world imports), the Netherlands ($611M) and Germany ($547M). World imports came to about $5.4B, 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 Hide powder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 350400 for Hide powder 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 hide powder in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 350400 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for hide powder depends on the product's details: 3504.00.11 (Peptones and peptonates), 3504.00.19 (Other peptone derivatives), 3504.00.20 (Soy protein powder, 90% or more protein), 3504.00.30 (Potato protein powder, 80% or more protein), 3504.00.90 (Other protein substances; hide powder).