Product classification

HS code for Raw equine hides: 4101.50

Hides and skins, raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg.

Classification of raw equine hides under HS 4101.50

Raw equine hides are classified under HS code 4101.50. Chapter 41 covers raw hides and skins. Heading 4101 specifically includes raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals. Subheading 4101.50 is reserved for whole hides and skins that exceed a weight of 16 kg. This classification is determined by the animal species (equine), the physical state (raw, whole), and the weight (over 16 kg). The skins can be fresh, salted, or otherwise preserved for transport, but they cannot be tanned or further prepared. The weight threshold of 16 kg is a critical factor in distinguishing this code from other subheadings within 4101, which cover lighter hides. According to the Chapter Notes, the hides must be whole to fall under this specific subheading; if they are split or consist only of specific parts like bellies or shoulders, they would be classified elsewhere. This code is essential for the leather industry as it tracks the trade of heavy raw materials used for high-durability leather products.

Covers
  • Whole raw horse hides over 16kg
  • Whole raw mule hides over 16kg
  • Whole raw donkey hides over 16kg
  • Salted whole equine hides exceeding 16kg
  • Dried whole horse skins exceeding 16kg
Also under 4101.50
  • Hides from mature beef cattle
  • dairy cows
  • large horses
  • water buffalo

Codes often confused with 4101.50

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 4101.20, which covers whole hides weighing 8 kg or less, or 4101.50's counterparts for bovine hides. Another common error is 4101.90, which is used for hides that are not whole, such as butts, bends, or bellies. If the equine hide has been tanned, it must be classified under 4104 instead of 4101.

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 preserved4101.90Hides and skins; other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split41.04Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared41.01Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split

Top exporters and importers of HS 410150 (the code used for raw equine hides), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410150 (the code used for raw equine 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 raw equine hides.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $461M
  2. 2 Netherlands $183M
  3. 3 Australia $175M

World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $854M
  2. 2 Italy $515M
  3. 3 Nigeria $122M

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 raw equine 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 raw equine hides

What is the HS code for Raw equine hides?

The HS code for Raw equine 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 equine hides weighing more than 16 kg is 4101.50.

How do I classify Raw equine hides for customs?

Raw equine 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.

What if the equine hide is under 16 kg?

If the whole hide weighs 8 kg or less, it falls under 4101.20. If it is between 8 kg and 16 kg, it may fall under other subheadings of 4101 depending on the specific regional tariff schedule.

Which countries are the top exporters of raw equine hides (HS 410150)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410150 (the code used for raw equine 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 raw equine hides (HS 410150)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 410150 (the code used for raw equine 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 Raw equine hides the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410150 for Raw equine 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 equine hides in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 410150 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for raw equine 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).