Product classification

HS code for Wet-blue lambskin: 4105.10

Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue).

Classification of wet-blue lambskin under HS 4105.10

Wet-blue lambskin is classified under HS code 4105.10 because it represents sheep or lamb skins that have undergone the initial tanning process but have not yet been dried, dyed, or finished. The term "wet-blue" specifically refers to skins that have been chrome-tanned, a process that utilizes chromium salts to stabilize the collagen fibers of the skin, resulting in a characteristic pale blue color and a moist state. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the specific notes for Chapter 41, this classification is reserved for skins where the wool has been completely removed. The product is considered "in the wet state," which includes both wet-blue and wet-white (aldehyde-tanned) skins. This stage is a critical point in the leather supply chain, as it allows the skins to be preserved for international transport before they are further processed into finished leather for garments or accessories.

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  • Chrome-tanned lamb skins in wet state
  • Wet-blue sheep skins without wool
  • Wet-white (aldehyde-tanned) lamb skins
  • Tanned sheep skins, not further prepared, kept moist
  • Split lamb skins, tanned but not dried
Also under 4105.10
  • Australian wet-blue lamb skins
  • New Zealand wet-blue sheep skins
  • Spanish wet-blue ovine splits
  • UK wet-blue sheep hides

Codes often confused with 4105.10

Common mistake. Wet-blue lambskin is frequently confused with raw skins under HS code 4102. However, 4102 is strictly for skins that have not yet undergone the tanning process. Another common error is misclassifying these as "crust" leather under HS code 4105.30; crust leather refers to skins that have been tanned and dried but not finished. Furthermore, if the lambskin has been further prepared (dyed, fat-liquored, or finished), it must be classified under HS code 4112.00. Importers must also ensure the wool is entirely removed, as skins with wool on are classified under 4102.10.

41.02Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split4105.30Tanned or crust skins; of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)4112.00Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.144102.10Skins; 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

Top exporters and importers of HS 410510 (the code used for wet-blue lambskin), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 410510 (the code used for wet-blue lambskin) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 51% 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 410510, not only wet-blue lambskin.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $91M
  2. 2 Spain $47M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $18M

World total: $199M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $123M
  2. 2 India $40M
  3. 3 Spain $16M

World total: $240M 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 wet-blue lambskin

Brazil splits HS 4105.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about wet-blue lambskin

What is the HS code for Wet-blue lambskin?

The HS code for Wet-blue lambskin is 410510 (Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)). The HS code for wet-blue lambskin is 4105.10, which covers tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, in the wet state.

How do I classify Wet-blue lambskin for customs?

Wet-blue lambskin is classified under HS code 410510 — Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include finished leather jackets?

No, finished leather products like jackets are classified in Chapter 42 (e.g., 4203.10), whereas 4105.10 is strictly for the raw material in an intermediate tanned state.

Which countries are the top exporters of wet-blue lambskin (HS 410510)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 410510 (the code used for wet-blue lambskin) in UN Comtrade data were China ($91M, 46% of world exports), Spain ($47M) and Saudi Arabia ($18M). World exports came to about $199M, 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 lambskin (HS 410510)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 410510 (the code used for wet-blue lambskin) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($123M, 51% of world imports), India ($40M) and Spain ($16M). World imports came to about $240M, 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 lambskin the same in all countries?

The base HS code 410510 for Wet-blue lambskin 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 lambskin in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 410510 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for wet-blue lambskin depends on the product's details: 4105.10.10 (Wet sheepskins, vegetable pre-tanned), 4105.10.21 (Wet-blue chrome-tanned sheepskins), 4105.10.29 (Wet sheepskins, otherwise pre-tanned), 4105.10.90 (Other wet-state sheepskins).