Product classification

HS code for Raw animal hides: 4103.90

Hides and skins, raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.

Classification of raw animal hides under HS 4103.90

Classification under HS code 4103.90 is determined by the biological origin of the specimen and the state of preservation. This code serves as a residual category for raw hides and skins of animals that are not specifically enumerated in headings 4101 (bovine or equine) or 4102 (sheep or lamb). To qualify for this heading, the skins must be in a raw state, meaning they have not undergone any tanning, parchment-dressing, or further manufacturing processes. Acceptable preservation methods include being fresh, salted, dried, limed, or pickled. These processes are intended to prevent putrefaction during transport and storage before the tanning stage. The exclusion of tanning is critical; once a skin has undergone the tanning process, whether reversible or irreversible, it moves to headings such as 4104, 4105, or 4106. Furthermore, 4103.90 specifically excludes bird skins with feathers and fish or reptile skins, which have their own subheadings. This code is often used for exotic or less common mammalian hides used in specialty leather goods. The term "n.e.c." stands for "not elsewhere classified," emphasizing that this is the default code for any animal skin not explicitly named in the preceding sections of Chapter 41. This includes a wide variety of wild and domestic animals, provided they are not bovine, equine, sheep, or goats. Proper identification of the species is mandatory for customs compliance, as certain animals may also be subject to CITES regulations regardless of the HS classification.

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  • Raw camel hides
  • Raw deer and antelope skins
  • Raw elk or moose hides
  • Raw kangaroo skins
  • Raw ostrich skins (without feathers or down)
  • Raw elephant or hippopotamus hides
Also under 4103.90
  • Ostrich leather handbags
  • Kangaroo leather football boots
  • Deer skin gloves
  • Camel leather sandals
  • Fish skin wallets

Codes often confused with 4103.90

Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 4103.90 with 4101.20 or 4101.50, which are reserved strictly for bovine and equine animals. Additionally, if the skins have been tanned even slightly (pre-tanned or "wet blue"), they must be classified under 4104, 4105, or 4106 depending on the species. Reptile skins are often incorrectly placed here but should be under 4103.20.

4101.20Raw hides and skins; whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or 16kg when fresh, wet-salted or otherwise preserved4101.50Hides and skins; raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg41.04Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared41.05Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared41.06Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared4103.20Hides 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

Top exporters and importers of HS 410390 (the code used for raw animal hides), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410390 (the code used for raw animal hides) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 30% 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 410390, not only raw animal hides.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$16M
  2. 2 United States $16M
  3. 3 Hong Kong $7.4M

World total: $77M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $32M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $20M
  3. 3 Pakistan $7.8M

World total: $104M 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 animal hides

Brazil classifies raw animal hides under NCM 4103.90.00: HS 4103.90 with 00 added.

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

Questions about raw animal hides

What is the HS code for Raw animal hides?

The HS code for Raw animal hides is 410390 (Hides and skins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split).

How do I classify Raw animal hides for customs?

Raw animal hides is classified under HS code 410390 — Hides and skins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, 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.

What is the HS code for raw camel hides?

Raw camel hides are classified under HS code 4103.90 as they are animal hides not elsewhere classified in Chapter 41.

Does this code include skins with hair?

Yes, raw skins in this category can be with or without hair, provided they have not been tanned or further prepared beyond basic preservation.

Which countries are the top exporters of raw animal hides (HS 410390)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410390 (the code used for raw animal hides) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $16M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($16M) and Hong Kong ($7.4M). World exports came to about $77M, 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 animal hides (HS 410390)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 410390 (the code used for raw animal hides) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($32M, 30% of world imports), Hong Kong ($20M) and Pakistan ($7.8M). World imports came to about $104M, 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 animal hides the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410390 for Raw animal 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 raw animal hides in Brazil?

In Brazil, raw animal hides (HS 410390) is classified under NCM 4103.90.00.