Product classification

HS code for Raw snake 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 snake skins under HS 4103.20

Raw snake skins are classified under HS code 410320, which specifically covers the raw hides and skins of reptiles. This classification is determined by the biological origin of the material and its state of preservation. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 41 notes, this heading includes skins that are fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved for transport, provided they have not undergone any tanning, parchment-dressing, or further preparation. The classification is strictly reserved for skins where the original fibrous structure remains intact and the material has not been converted into leather. For snake skins, this often involves air-drying or wet-salting immediately after skinning to prevent putrefaction during international transit. The code 410320 is a sub-category of 4103, which encompasses other raw hides and skins not elsewhere specified, ensuring that reptile skins are distinguished from common livestock like bovine or ovine animals.

Covers
  • Fresh or chilled raw python skins
  • Salted cobra skins for leather production
  • Dried rattlesnake skins in raw state
  • Pickled sea snake skins
  • Limed reptile skins intended for tanning
  • Raw viper skins with scales intact
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. Raw snake skins are frequently misclassified under HS code 410621 or 410622, which refer to tanned or crust skins of reptiles. The primary distinction lies in whether the skin has undergone the tanning process; once the skin is chemically treated to become leather, it moves from 4103 to 4106. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 410390, which is a residual category for other raw skins, but since reptile skins have a specific six-digit subheading (410320), the more specific code must be used per GRI 3(a).

4106.21Tanned or crust hides and skins; of goats or kids, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)4106.22Tanned or crust hides and skins; of goats or kids, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)41.03Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split41.06Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared4103.90Hides 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

Top exporters and importers of HS 410320 (the code used for raw snake skins), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410320 (the code used for raw snake 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 snake skins.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $116M
  2. 2 Zimbabwe* ~$55M
  3. 3 France $53M

World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $219M
  2. 2 Italy $90M
  3. 3 Singapore $40M

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 snake skins

Brazil classifies raw snake 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 snake skins

What is the HS code for Raw snake skins?

The HS code for Raw snake 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 correct HS code for raw snake skins is 410320, covering raw reptile hides and skins that are not yet tanned.

How do I classify Raw snake skins for customs?

Raw snake 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.

Are tanned snake skins included in this code?

No, tanned or finished snake skin leather is classified under heading 4106, specifically 410621 for wet-blue or 410622 for crust leather.

Which countries are the top exporters of raw snake skins (HS 410320)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410320 (the code used for raw snake 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 snake skins (HS 410320)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 410320 (the code used for raw snake 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 snake skins the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410320 for Raw snake 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 snake skins in Brazil?

In Brazil, raw snake skins (HS 410320) is classified under NCM 4103.20.00.