Product classification
HS code for Saddlery: 4201.00
Saddlery and harness, for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials.
Classification of saddlery under HS 4201.00
Saddlery and harness for any animal are classified under HS code 4201.00. This heading is unique within the Harmonized System because it is defined by the function and intended use of the product rather than the material it is made from. While Chapter 42 generally focuses on leather goods, heading 4201.00 explicitly includes items made of any material, including plastics, textiles, or metal, provided they are designed for animals. This includes equipment for horses, dogs, cats, and even birds. The classification covers a broad range of protective and functional gear used for tethering, leading, or riding animals. Because the code is so specific to the application (animal use), it takes precedence over general material-based classifications found in other chapters.
- Covers
- Horse saddles and bridles
- Dog harnesses and leashes
- Muzzles for all animals
- Saddle bags and saddle cloths
- Protective coats and boots for dogs
- Also under 4201.00
- Hermès saddles
- WeatherBeeta horse blankets
- Ruffwear dog harnesses
- Stubben bridles
- EzyDog leashes
Codes often confused with 4201.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with dog coats or pet clothing, which are sometimes incorrectly placed in Chapter 61 or 62 (Apparel). However, Note 1(v) to Section XI excludes articles of 4201 from the textile chapters. Another error is classifying leather pet leads under 4205.00 (other articles of leather), but 4201.00 is more specific for animal harnesses. Similarly, bags designed to be carried by animals are 4201.00, while bags carried by humans are 4202.
Top exporters and importers of HS 420100 (the code used for saddlery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 420100 (the code used for saddlery) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 420100, not only saddlery.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $963M 38% of world exports
- 2 India $219M 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Germany $194M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $513M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $266M 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $145M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 codes for saddlery
Brazil splits HS 4201.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4201.00.10Leather saddlery and harness
- 4201.00.90Saddlery and harness of other materials
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about saddlery
What is the HS code for Saddlery?
The HS code for Saddlery is 420100 (Saddlery and harness; for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials). The HS code for all saddlery and harness for any animal is 4201.00.
How do I classify Saddlery for customs?
Saddlery is classified under HS code 420100 — Saddlery and harness; for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include plastic dog collars?
Yes, HS code 4201.00 includes collars and harnesses made of any material, including plastic, nylon, and leather.
Which countries are the top exporters of saddlery (HS 420100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 420100 (the code used for saddlery) in UN Comtrade data were China ($963M, 38% of world exports), India ($219M) and Germany ($194M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 saddlery (HS 420100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 420100 (the code used for saddlery) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($513M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($266M) and the Netherlands ($145M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 Saddlery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 420100 for Saddlery 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 saddlery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 420100 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for saddlery depends on the product's details: 4201.00.10 (Leather saddlery and harness), 4201.00.90 (Saddlery and harness of other materials).