Heading 4301

Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 4101, 4102 or 4103

18 declarable lines

Heading 4301 covers raw furskins that have not been tanned or dressed, including whole skins with or without the head, tail or paws, and loose heads, tails, paws and cuttings sold to furriers. The heading splits first by animal type: mink (4301.10), certain lamb types (4301.30), fox (4301.60), and all other furskins (4301.80). A final line, 4301.90.00.00, takes the pieces and cuttings rather than whole skins. Almost all lines are free of duty, with the silver, black and platinum fox line carrying the only dutiable general rate.

Products in this heading

Whole raw mink skins, with or without head, tail or paws
Whole raw silver or black fox skins
Astrakhan, Broadtail or Caracul lamb skins, whole
Whole raw beaver skins
Whole raw muskrat skins
Whole raw raccoon skins
Loose fox tails, paws and heads sold to furriers
Furrier cuttings and pieces of raw furskin

How to choose the right subheading

Species of animal: mink, the listed lamb types, fox, or other furskins, which sets the subheading family.
Whole skins versus loose heads, tails, paws or cuttings: loose pieces go to 4301.90.00.00.
For fox, whether it is silver, black or platinum fox (or a mutation of those) or any other fox.
For mink, whether the skins are wild or other (farm raised).
For other furskins, the specific animal named in the line, such as beaver, muskrat, rabbit, raccoon or sable.

Often confused with

Tanned or dressed furskins
Once the skin is tanned or dressed it leaves 4301 and is classified in 4302.
Heading 4302
Fur coats, fur-trimmed jackets and other fur apparel
Made-up fur articles and clothing accessories are classified in 4303.
Heading 4303
Raw cattle hides and calfskins
Raw hides and skins of bovine animals are excluded from 4301 and go to 4101.
Heading 4101
Raw sheep and lamb skins with wool on, other than the lamb types listed
Raw sheep or lamb skins not of the Astrakhan, Caracul and similar types listed in 4301 are classified in 4102.
Heading 4102
Raw reptile skins
Raw hides and skins of reptiles are excluded from 4301 and fall in 4103.
Heading 4103

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for raw mink furskins?

Whole raw mink skins, with or without head, tail or paws, are classified in 4301.10.00.10 if wild and 4301.10.00.20 if other. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on raw fox furskins?

Whole raw skins of silver, black or platinum fox go in 4301.60.30.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.1%. All other whole raw fox skins go in 4301.60.60.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify raw rabbit furskins?

Whole raw rabbit skins, with or without head, tail or paws, are classified in 4301.80.02.02 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Loose pieces, tails or paws of rabbit suitable for furriers' use go in 4301.90.00.00, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.