Product classification
HS code for Raw hides: 4102.29
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 hides under HS 4102.29
Raw hides of sheep or lambs, specifically those without wool on and not pickled, are classified under HS code 4102.29. This classification falls under Chapter 41, which covers raw hides and skins. Heading 4102 is dedicated to the raw skins of sheep or lambs. The subheading 4102.29 is a residual category for skins that have had the wool removed (de-wooled) and are preserved by methods such as salting, drying, or liming, but specifically excludes those that have been pickled. Pickled skins are classified under 4102.21. The classification process requires identifying the species (Ovis aries) and the state of the skin. If the wool is still attached, the skin would move to 4102.10. This code is vital for the global leather supply chain, as it distinguishes between different preservation methods which affect the subsequent tanning process. The skins must not be tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared to remain within this heading. Any further processing would move the product to heading 4105.
- Covers
- De-wooled raw sheep skins (salted)
- De-wooled raw lamb skins (dried)
- Fresh sheep skins without wool
- Limed sheep skins without wool
- Raw lamb skins, de-haired and salted
- Also under 4102.29
- Goatskins from India
- pigskins from China
- python skins from Southeast Asia
- alligator skins from the USA
- deer skins from North America
Codes often confused with 4102.29
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with 4102.10, which is for sheep skins with the wool still on. Another common error is 4102.21, which is specifically for pickled skins. Additionally, 4103 is often used for "other" raw hides, but sheep and lamb skins must stay within 4102. Tanned sheep skins are often incorrectly placed here instead of 4105.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410229 (the code used for raw hides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410229 (the code used for raw hides) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 48% 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 410229, not only raw hides.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $13M 61% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $3.8M 17% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $1.1M 5.0% of world exports
World total: $22M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $2.8M 48% of world imports
- 2 India $951K 16% of world imports
- 3 Pakistan $582K 10% of world imports
World total: $5.8M 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 hides
Brazil classifies raw hides under NCM 4102.29.00: HS 4102.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw hides
What is the HS code for Raw hides?
The HS code for Raw hides is 410229 (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 hides for customs?
Raw hides is classified under HS code 410229 — 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 sheep hides without wool?
The HS code for de-wooled, non-pickled raw sheep or lamb skins is 4102.29.
Does this code include goatskins?
No, raw goatskins are classified under heading 4103, as 4102 is strictly for sheep and lamb skins.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw hides (HS 410229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410229 (the code used for raw hides) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($13M, 61% of world exports), Portugal ($3.8M) and Saudi Arabia ($1.1M). World exports came to about $22M, 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 hides (HS 410229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410229 (the code used for raw hides) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($2.8M, 48% of world imports), India ($951K) and Pakistan ($582K). World imports came to about $5.8M, 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 hides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410229 for Raw 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 hides in Brazil?
In Brazil, raw hides (HS 410229) is classified under NCM 4102.29.00.