Product classification
HS code for Raw reptile skins: 4103.20
Hides 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.
Classification of raw reptile skins under HS 4103.20
Raw reptile skins are classified under HS code 4103.20. This classification falls under Chapter 41, which deals with hides, skins, and leather. Heading 4103 is used for raw hides and skins of animals not covered by headings 4101 or 4102. Subheading 4103.20 is the specific international designation for reptile skins, including those from snakes, crocodiles, alligators, lizards, and turtles. To remain in this category, the skins must be raw. Acceptable preservation methods include salting, drying, liming, or pickling. These processes are intended to stabilize the organic material for shipping but do not constitute tanning. If the skins are further processed into leather or used to create finished goods like handbags or belts, they move to different chapters or headings. Because many reptiles are protected species, this HS code is frequently flagged for CITES documentation checks during the customs clearance process to ensure the trade is legal and sustainable.
- Covers
- Raw crocodile skins
- Salted alligator hides
- Dried snake skins
- Raw lizard skins
- Pickled turtle skins
- Also under 4103.20
- Hermès Birkin (alligator)
- Louis Vuitton Capucines (python)
- Gucci Dionysus (lizard)
- Fendi Peekaboo (crocodile)
- Cartier Tank (alligator strap)
Codes often confused with 4103.20
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4106.40, which covers tanned or crust skins of reptiles. Once the skin has been chemically treated to become leather, it leaves 4103. Additionally, finished products like reptile leather wallets or belts are classified under 4202 or 4203, not as raw skins. Importers must also avoid 0511, which is for animal products not elsewhere specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS 410320 (the code used for raw reptile skins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410320 (the code used for raw reptile skins) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 54% 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 410320, not only raw reptile skins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $116M 38% of world exports
- 2 Zimbabwe* ~$55M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $53M 17% of world exports
World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $219M 54% of world imports
- 2 Italy $90M 22% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $40M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $407M 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 reptile skins
Brazil classifies raw reptile skins under NCM 4103.20.00: HS 4103.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw reptile skins
What is the HS code for Raw reptile skins?
The HS code for Raw reptile skins is 410320 (Hides 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). The HS code for raw hides and skins of reptiles, whether fresh, salted, or dried, is 4103.20.
How do I classify Raw reptile skins for customs?
Raw reptile skins is classified under HS code 410320 — Hides 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do I need a permit to export skins under this code?
Yes, most reptile skins classified under 4103.20 require CITES permits and specific veterinary certificates due to international wildlife protection laws.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw reptile skins (HS 410320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410320 (the code used for raw reptile skins) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($116M, 38% of world exports), Zimbabwe (about $55M) and France ($53M). World exports came to about $307M, 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 reptile skins (HS 410320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 410320 (the code used for raw reptile skins) in UN Comtrade data were France ($219M, 54% of world imports), Italy ($90M) and Singapore ($40M). World imports came to about $407M, 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 reptile skins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 410320 for Raw reptile skins 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 reptile skins in Brazil?
In Brazil, raw reptile skins (HS 410320) is classified under NCM 4103.20.00.