Product classification

HS code for Wet-blue animal hides: 4106.91

Tanned or crust hides and skins, of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue).

Classification of wet-blue animal hides under HS 4106.91

Wet-blue animal hides of species not specifically listed in other headings are classified under HS code 4106.91. This code is situated within Chapter 41, which governs raw hides, skins, and leather. Heading 4106 is a specific category for tanned or crust hides and skins of animals such as deer, antelope, kangaroo, or elk. The subheading 4106.91 is designated for these "other" animals in the wet state. The term "wet-blue" refers to hides that have undergone chrome tanning, a process that leaves the skins moist and gives them a distinct light blue tint. This is an intermediate stage of leather production; the hides have been stabilized against decay but have not yet been dried (crust) or finished (dyed, embossed, or coated). Classification under 4106.91 requires that the hides be without wool or hair and have not been further prepared beyond the tanning stage. This classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the animal species and the state of preservation are the primary factors in determining the correct code.

Covers
  • Wet-blue tanned deer hides
  • Chrome-tanned kangaroo skins in wet state
  • Tanned antelope skins, wet-blue
  • Elk hides, tanned but not dried
  • Other non-bovine, non-ovine tanned skins in wet state
Also under 4106.91
  • Adidas (kangaroo leather for soccer boots)
  • Nike (kangaroo leather for athletic shoes)
  • various motorcycle gear brands (kangaroo leather)
  • luxury brands (ostrich leather goods)
  • specialized glove manufacturers

Codes often confused with 4106.91

Common mistake. These hides are often misclassified under HS code 4104, which is strictly for bovine or equine hides. Another frequent error is using 4105 for sheep or lamb skins or 4106.21 for goat skins. It is crucial to identify the animal species correctly. Furthermore, if the hides have been dried after tanning, they should be classified under 4106.92 (crust) rather than 4106.91. If the leather has been further prepared, such as being dyed or finished, it moves to heading 4113.

41.04Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared41.05Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared4106.21Tanned 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)4106.92Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)41.13Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14

Top exporters and importers of HS 410691 (the code used for wet-blue animal hides), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410691 (the code used for wet-blue animal hides) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% 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 410691, not only wet-blue animal hides.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Thailand $1.0M
  2. 2 Spain $215K
  3. 3 Australia $214K

World total: $2.0M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $3.4M
  2. 2 Bulgaria $627K
  3. 3 Finland $355K

World total: $5.0M 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 wet-blue animal hides

Brazil classifies wet-blue animal hides under NCM 4106.91.00: HS 4106.91 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wet-blue animal hides

What is the HS code for Wet-blue animal hides?

The HS code for Wet-blue animal hides is 410691 (Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)). For animals other than bovine, equine, sheep, or goats, the HS code for wet-blue hides is 4106.91.

How do I classify Wet-blue animal hides for customs?

Wet-blue animal hides is classified under HS code 410691 — Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What does the term wet-blue signify in this code?

Wet-blue signifies that the hide has been chrome-tanned and remains in a moist state, which is a standard intermediate stage for international shipping and storage.

Which countries are the top exporters of wet-blue animal hides (HS 410691)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410691 (the code used for wet-blue animal hides) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($1.0M, 50% of world exports), Spain ($215K) and Australia ($214K). World exports came to about $2.0M, 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 wet-blue animal hides (HS 410691)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 410691 (the code used for wet-blue animal hides) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.4M, 68% of world imports), Bulgaria ($627K) and Finland ($355K). World imports came to about $5.0M, 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 Wet-blue animal hides the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410691 for Wet-blue animal hides 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 wet-blue animal hides in Brazil?

In Brazil, wet-blue animal hides (HS 410691) is classified under NCM 4106.91.00.