Raccoon Furskin Whole Pelt from China
An intact whole raccoon pelt with fur, head, tail, and paws, preserved and tanned for use by furriers in manufacturing coats or trim. Falls under HTS 4301.80.02.75 as other whole furskins of raccoon, ready for furriers' processing but not dressed further.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw raccoon furskins, whole' to distinguish from dressed pelts and prevent duty disputes
• Obtain wildlife export certificates from source country to comply with USFWS import requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing; appraise based on pelt size and quality grades used in fur trade