Product classification
HS code for Tanned pelts: 4302.19
Furskins, tanned or dressed, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, n.e.c. in heading no. 4302, excluding goods or heading no. 4303.
Classification of tanned pelts under HS 4302.19
Tanned pelts of various animals (excluding mink and certain lambs) are classified under HS code 4302.19. This is a residual or other category within heading 4302, which covers tanned or dressed furskins. According to the Harmonized System, whole pelts that have been tanned or dressed but not yet assembled are classified by species. Subheading 4302.19 captures all species not specifically named in the preceding subheadings (4302.11 and 4302.13). This includes a wide variety of animals such as fox, rabbit, and beaver. The classification is based on the fact that the skins have been chemically treated to prevent decay and are ready for use in furrier work. This subheading serves as a catch-all for whole tanned furskins that do not meet the criteria for mink or specific lamb types. The diversity of products under 4302.19 is significant, ranging from common rabbit skins to exotic sable or lynx. The classification process requires identifying the animal species first; if it is not mink (4302.11) or Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, Persian, or similar lamb (4302.13), it defaults to 4302.19. This ensures that all whole, processed furskins are accounted for within the 4302 heading.
- Covers
- Tanned fox pelts
- Tanned rabbit skins
- Tanned beaver pelts
- Tanned sable skins
- Tanned lynx pelts
- Whole dressed nutria skins
- Also under 4302.19
- Saga Furs (dressed fox, sable)
- Kopenhagen Fur (dressed lamb)
- NAFA (dressed beaver)
- Fendi (using various dressed furs)
- Louis Vuitton (using various dressed furs)
Codes often confused with 4302.19
Common mistake. HS codes 4302.11 (mink) and 4302.13 (lamb) are specific codes that must be ruled out before using 4302.19. A common error is classifying tanned pelts as leather under Chapter 41 (e.g., 4104 for bovine leather). However, Chapter 41 specifically excludes skins with the hair or wool still attached, which are instead classified in Chapter 43. Another error is 4303.10, which is for finished fur clothing rather than the processed skins themselves. Misidentifying the species can also lead to incorrect classification under 4302.11 or 4302.13.
Top exporters and importers of HS 430219 (the code used for tanned pelts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 430219 (the code used for tanned pelts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 26% 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 430219, not only tanned pelts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $213M 38% of world exports
- 2 Italy $54M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $47M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $564M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$131M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $76M 15% of world imports
- 3 Italy $67M 13% of world imports
World total: $509M 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 codes for tanned pelts
Brazil splits HS 4302.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4302.19.10Tanned/dressed whole sheep furskins, unassembled
- 4302.19.90Other tanned/dressed whole furskins, unassembled
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tanned pelts
What is the HS code for Tanned pelts?
The HS code for Tanned pelts is 430219 (Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, n.e.c. in heading no. 4302, excluding goods or heading no. 4303). The HS code for whole tanned pelts (other than mink or specific lambs) is 4302.19.
How do I classify Tanned pelts for customs?
Tanned pelts is classified under HS code 430219 — Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, n.e.c. in heading no. 4302, excluding goods or heading no. 4303. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these pelts considered leather?
No, because they retain their hair or wool, they are classified as furskins in Chapter 43 rather than leather in Chapter 41.
Which countries are the top exporters of tanned pelts (HS 430219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 430219 (the code used for tanned pelts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($213M, 38% of world exports), Italy ($54M) and Thailand ($47M). World exports came to about $564M, 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 tanned pelts (HS 430219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 430219 (the code used for tanned pelts) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $131M, 26% of world imports), China ($76M) and Italy ($67M). World imports came to about $509M, 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 Tanned pelts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 430219 for Tanned pelts 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 tanned pelts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 430219 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tanned pelts depends on the product's details: 4302.19.10 (Tanned/dressed whole sheep furskins, unassembled), 4302.19.90 (Other tanned/dressed whole furskins, unassembled).