Product classification
HS code for Raw lambskins with wool: 4102.10
Skins, raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), with wool on.
Classification of raw lambskins with wool under HS 4102.10
Raw lambskins with wool are classified under HS code 4102.10. Chapter 41 of the Harmonized System covers raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather. Heading 4102 specifically addresses "Raw skins of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared." Subheading 4102.10 is reserved for those skins that are "with wool on." This classification is strictly for skins in their raw state or preserved for transport; any further processing such as tanning or dressing would move the product to a different heading. The presence of wool is the defining characteristic for this specific code, distinguishing it from dehaired skins. The General Rules for Interpretation (GRI) require that the product be evaluated based on its state at the time of import. For 4102.10, the skins must not have undergone any tanning process, including "pre-tanning" that reverses the raw state. The preservation methods allowed—salting, drying, liming, or pickling—are intended to prevent putrefaction during transport and storage rather than to convert the skin into leather. The wool must be naturally attached to the skin; if the wool has been removed, the skin moves to subheadings 4102.21 or 4102.29. This code is vital for the global leather and textile supply chain, ensuring that raw materials are tracked separately from semi-processed or finished leather goods. The distinction is also important for veterinary and phytosanitary controls, as raw skins with wool carry different biological risks than processed leather.
- Covers
- Fresh raw lambskins with wool attached
- Wet-salted or dry-salted sheepskins with wool
- Pickled lambskins that have not been de-wooled
- Dried sheepskins intended for later tanning
- Also under 4102.10
- Merino sheepskins (raw)
- Icelandic sheepskins (raw)
- Australian lambskins (raw)
Codes often confused with 4102.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4102.21, which is for raw sheep or lamb skins that have been "pickled" but specifically without wool. Another frequent error involves HS code 4301.30, which covers raw furskins of lamb (such as Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, or Persian lamb). If the lambskin is considered a "furskin" due to the breed and the intended use of the wool as fur, it must be classified in Chapter 43 rather than Chapter 41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410210 (the code used for raw lambskins with wool), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410210 (the code used for raw lambskins with wool) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% 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 410210, not only raw lambskins with wool.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $163M 49% of world exports
- 2 Spain $36M 11% of world exports
- 3 New Zealand $24M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $332M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $210M 71% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $34M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $13M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $295M 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 lambskins with wool
Brazil classifies raw lambskins with wool under NCM 4102.10.00: HS 4102.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw lambskins with wool
What is the HS code for Raw lambskins with wool?
The HS code for Raw lambskins with wool is 410210 (Skins; raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), with wool on).
How do I classify Raw lambskins with wool for customs?
Raw lambskins with wool is classified under HS code 410210 — Skins; raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), with wool on. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for raw lambskins?
The HS code for raw lambskins with the wool still attached is 4102.10. If the wool has been removed, the code changes to 4102.21 or 4102.29.
Can tanned lambskins be classified here?
No, tanned lambskins are classified under heading 4105 if they are sheep or lamb skin leather, or under Chapter 43 if they are tanned furskins.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw lambskins with wool (HS 410210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410210 (the code used for raw lambskins with wool) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($163M, 49% of world exports), Spain ($36M) and New Zealand ($24M). World exports came to about $332M, 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 lambskins with wool (HS 410210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410210 (the code used for raw lambskins with wool) in UN Comtrade data were China ($210M, 71% of world imports), Türkiye ($34M) and France ($13M). World imports came to about $295M, 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 lambskins with wool the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410210 for Raw lambskins with wool 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 lambskins with wool in Brazil?
In Brazil, raw lambskins with wool (HS 410210) is classified under NCM 4102.10.00.