Product classification
HS code for Raw alligator skins: 4103.20
Hides and skins, raw, of reptiles (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.
Classification of raw alligator skins under HS 4103.20
Raw alligator skins are classified under HS code 4103.20. This classification is situated within Chapter 41, which deals with raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather. Heading 4103 is a residual category for "other" raw hides and skins that are not from bovine, equine, sheep, or goats. Subheading 4103.20 specifically targets reptile skins, including those from alligators, crocodiles, lizards, and snakes. To qualify for this code, the skins must be in a raw state—meaning they can be fresh, salted, dried, limed, or pickled—but they must not have undergone any tanning or further preparation processes like parchment-dressing. The classification is strictly based on the biological origin (reptile) and the level of processing. Once a skin has been tanned or crust-finished, it is no longer classified under 4103 and must be moved to headings such as 4107 or 4113. Proper documentation is often required for these items due to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) regulations, but the HS classification remains 4103.20 for the raw material.
- Covers
- Raw alligator hides
- Salted crocodile skins
- Dried lizard skins
- Pickled snake skins
- Fresh reptile hides intended for tanning
- Wet-salted caiman skins
- Also under 4103.20
- Hermès Birkin (alligator)
- Louis Vuitton Capucines (python)
- Gucci Dionysus (lizard)
- Fendi Peekaboo (crocodile)
- Cartier Tank (alligator strap)
Codes often confused with 4103.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with 4107, which covers leather of other animals that has been tanned. Another error is using 4301, which is for raw furskins; however, reptile skins are not considered furskins even if they have scales. Additionally, 4103.90 is sometimes used incorrectly for reptiles, but 4103.20 is the specific and correct subheading for all reptile species.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410320 (the code used for raw alligator skins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410320 (the code used for raw alligator skins) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 54% 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 410320, not only raw alligator skins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $116M 38% of world exports
- 2 Zimbabwe* ~$55M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $53M 17% of world exports
World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $219M 54% of world imports
- 2 Italy $90M 22% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $40M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $407M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 raw alligator skins
Brazil classifies raw alligator skins under NCM 4103.20.00: HS 4103.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw alligator skins
What is the HS code for Raw alligator skins?
The HS code for Raw alligator skins is 410320 (Hides and skins; raw, of reptiles (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split). The specific HS code for raw alligator and other reptile skins is 4103.20.
How do I classify Raw alligator skins for customs?
Raw alligator skins is classified under HS code 410320 — Hides and skins; raw, of reptiles (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are tanned alligator skins classified here?
No, tanned alligator skins are classified as leather under heading 4107 or 4113, depending on the specific animal and finish.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw alligator skins (HS 410320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410320 (the code used for raw alligator skins) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($116M, 38% of world exports), Zimbabwe (about $55M) and France ($53M). World exports came to about $307M, 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 raw alligator skins (HS 410320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410320 (the code used for raw alligator skins) in UN Comtrade data were France ($219M, 54% of world imports), Italy ($90M) and Singapore ($40M). World imports came to about $407M, 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 Raw alligator skins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410320 for Raw alligator skins 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 raw alligator skins in Brazil?
In Brazil, raw alligator skins (HS 410320) is classified under NCM 4103.20.00.