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HS CHAPTER 41

Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather

CHAPTER

41

Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather

Common items in this chapter

  • Raw hides and skins of bovines (4101)
  • Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs (4102)
  • Tanned or crust hides (4104-4106)
  • Leather further prepared after tanning (4107-4115)

Headings in this chapter (11)

Official HS 2022 four-digit headings. Each heading page lists its 6-digit subheadings with the official nomenclature texts.

Classification notes

Chapter 41 covers the leather-supply chain. CITES Appendix II reptile skins (crocodile, alligator, python) require CITES permits regardless of HS code. EU REACH restrictions on chromium (VI) tanning apply to imports.

Frequent misclassification

Finished leather goods (handbags, jackets) go to Chapter 42 (articles of leather) not 41; raw and prepared leather stays in 41.

Binding tariff ruling database

If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.

Binding tariff ruling database
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