Product classification
HS code for Raw bovine hides: 4101.20
Raw 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 preserved.
Classification of raw bovine hides under HS 4101.20
Raw bovine hides are classified under HS code 410120 based on their biological origin, their state of preservation, and their weight. Chapter 41 covers raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather. Heading 4101 specifically addresses raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals. Subheading 410120 is reserved for whole, unsplit hides that meet specific weight thresholds: not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted, or 16kg when fresh, wet-salted, or otherwise preserved. This classification is critical because it distinguishes lighter skins, often from calves or smaller bovine animals, from heavier hides classified under other subheadings. The "raw" designation implies that the skins have not undergone tanning or any further processing beyond basic preservation for transport and storage.
- Covers
- Fresh whole calf skins
- Wet-salted bovine hides under 16kg
- Dried equine skins under 8kg
- Dry-salted whole bovine hides under 10kg
- Limed bovine skins (unsplit)
- Also under 4101.20
- Hides from dairy calves
- young beef cattle
- small horses
Codes often confused with 4101.20
Common mistake. The most common error is failing to account for the weight limits specified in the subheading. If a fresh bovine hide exceeds 16kg, it must be classified under 410150 instead of 410120. Another frequent mistake is classifying tanned leather under this code. Once a hide has undergone the tanning process, it moves to heading 4104. Importers must also distinguish between bovine hides and sheep or lamb skins, which are classified under heading 4102, even if they are in a similar raw state.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410120 (the code used for raw bovine hides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410120 (the code used for raw bovine hides) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 57% 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 410120, not only raw bovine hides.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $41M 19% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $30M 14% of world exports
- 3 New Zealand $26M 12% of world exports
World total: $212M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $149M 57% of world imports
- 2 China $52M 20% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $10.0M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $263M 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 raw bovine hides
Brazil classifies raw bovine hides under NCM 4101.20.00: HS 4101.20 with 00 added.
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 raw bovine hides
What is the HS code for Raw bovine hides?
The HS code for Raw bovine hides is 410120 (Raw 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 preserved). The HS code for raw bovine hides (whole, unsplit, within specific weight limits) is 410120.
How do I classify Raw bovine hides for customs?
Raw bovine hides is classified under HS code 410120 — Raw 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 preserved. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tanned leather?
No, this code is strictly for raw hides. Tanned bovine leather is classified under heading 4104.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw bovine hides (HS 410120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410120 (the code used for raw bovine hides) in UN Comtrade data were France ($41M, 19% of world exports), Belgium ($30M) and New Zealand ($26M). World exports came to about $212M, 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 bovine hides (HS 410120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410120 (the code used for raw bovine hides) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($149M, 57% of world imports), China ($52M) and Nigeria ($10.0M). World imports came to about $263M, 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 bovine hides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410120 for Raw bovine 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 bovine hides in Brazil?
In Brazil, raw bovine hides (HS 410120) is classified under NCM 4101.20.00.