Product classification

HS code for Raw sheepskins 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 sheepskins with wool under HS 4102.10

Raw sheepskins with wool are classified under HS code 4102.10. Chapter 41 covers raw hides and skins, and heading 4102 is specifically for the skins of sheep or lambs. The subheading 4102.10 is distinguished by the presence of the wool on the skin. This is a critical distinction in the Harmonized System, as sheepskins without wool are classified under different subheadings. The skins must be in a raw state, meaning they have not undergone tanning or any process that turns them into leather. They can be fresh, salted, dried, limed, or pickled. It is important to note that certain types of lambskins, such as Astrakhan or Caracul, which are valued primarily for their fur-like appearance, are excluded from this heading and instead classified as furskins in Chapter 43. For standard sheep breeds, the presence of the wool is the defining characteristic for 4102.10. This code is used to track the raw material supply for both the leather and the shearling garment industries.

Covers
  • Raw sheepskins with wool on
  • Salted lambskins with wool
  • Dried raw sheepskins (unshorn)
  • Fresh sheepskins with wool
  • Pickled wool-on sheepskins
Also under 4102.10
  • Merino sheepskins (raw)
  • Icelandic sheepskins (raw)
  • Australian lambskins (raw)

Codes often confused with 4102.10

Common mistake. Common misclassifications include HS code 4102.21, which is for raw sheepskins without wool (rendered). Another error is using 4301.30, which is specifically for certain types of lambskins like Persian or Mongolian lamb that are classified as furskins. If the skin has been tanned with the wool on, it should be classified under 4302.13 rather than 4102.10.

4102.21Skins; raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on4301.30Furskins; raw, of Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, Persian and similar lamb, Indian, Chinese, Mongolian or Tibetan lamb, whole, with or without head, tail or paws

Top exporters and importers of HS 410210 (the code used for raw sheepskins with wool), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410210 (the code used for raw sheepskins 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 sheepskins with wool.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Australia $163M
  2. 2 Spain $36M
  3. 3 New Zealand $24M

World total: $332M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $210M
  2. 2 Türkiye $34M
  3. 3 France $13M

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 sheepskins with wool

Brazil classifies raw sheepskins 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 sheepskins with wool

What is the HS code for Raw sheepskins with wool?

The HS code for Raw sheepskins 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). The HS code for raw skins of sheep or lambs with the wool on, not tanned or dressed, is 4102.10.

How do I classify Raw sheepskins with wool for customs?

Raw sheepskins 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.

Are pickled sheepskins with wool included here?

Yes, pickling is a recognized method of preservation for raw skins, and if the wool remains attached, they are classified under 4102.10.

Which countries are the top exporters of raw sheepskins with wool (HS 410210)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410210 (the code used for raw sheepskins 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 sheepskins with wool (HS 410210)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 410210 (the code used for raw sheepskins 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 sheepskins with wool the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410210 for Raw sheepskins 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 sheepskins with wool in Brazil?

In Brazil, raw sheepskins with wool (HS 410210) is classified under NCM 4102.10.00.