What is the HS code for raw sheep skins?
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HS-4 · Heading
4102 — Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split
Chapter 41: Raw hides and skins
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4102 when importing raw skins of sheep or lambs, whether they are fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved. For example, if you receive a shipment of salted sheep skins with wool still attached, this heading is relevant.
When deciding among the HS-6 lines, note that 410210 covers raw skins of sheep or lambs with wool on, while 410221 is for those without wool. If your shipment includes pickled sheep skins that are wool-free, you should classify them under 410221.
The line 410229 is for hides and skins of animals not elsewhere classified in this chapter. If your product is a raw skin of a different animal or if it doesn't fit the specific descriptions of the first two lines, use 410229.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
raw sheep skins · lamb skins import · salted sheep hides · dried lamb skins · pickled sheep skins · wool on sheep skins · raw hides classification · sheep skin export · leather import codes · animal hides HS codes
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Fresh sheep skins with wool on
- Salted lamb skins, preserved but not tanned
- Dried sheep skins, limed for preservation
- Pickled lamb skins without wool
- Raw skins of animals not classified elsewhere
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How do I classify salted lamb skins for import?
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Are pickled sheep skins with wool included in HS-4102?
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What are the differences between HS-410210 and HS-410221?
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Can I import dried sheep skins without further preparation?
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What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-410229?
Use n.e.c. only when you have ruled out every more specific line in the same section.
Related topics
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importing raw skins of sheep or lambs
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how to classify salted sheep skins
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differences between HS-410210 and HS-410221
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requirements for importing pickled lamb skins
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understanding HS codes for animal hides
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what to do with raw sheep skins for import
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how to identify raw skins of sheep or lambs
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guidelines for shipping salted lamb skins
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of sheep skins are covered under HS-4102?
- HS-4102 covers raw skins of sheep or lambs that are fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, or otherwise preserved, with or without wool.
- How do I determine if my shipment fits HS-410210 or HS-410221?
- Use HS-410210 for raw sheep or lamb skins with wool on, and HS-410221 for those without wool, especially if they are pickled.
- What does HS-410229 cover?
- HS-410229 is for hides and skins of animals not classified elsewhere in this chapter, including those that are fresh, salted, dried, limed, or pickled.
- Can I import raw sheep skins that are tanned?
- No, HS-4102 only covers raw skins that are not tanned, parchment-dressed, or further prepared.
- What should I do if my product doesn't fit these classifications?
- If your product doesn't match the descriptions in HS-410210, HS-410221, or HS-410229, consult with a customs broker for proper classification.
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HS-6 subheadings (3)
- 410210Skins; 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
- 410221Skins; raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on
- 410229Hides and skins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split