Whole Harp Seal Furskin from China
A complete raw furskin from a harp seal, including head, tail, and paws, tanned but with hair on, suitable for furriers to craft into garments or accessories. Classified under HTS 4301.80.0280 as a whole seal furskin per Chapter 43 notes defining furskins as tanned or dressed hides with hair or wool on, excluding raw hides of Chapter 41.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Obtain CITES permits due to endangered status of many seal species; verify origin documentation to comply with wildlife import regulations; inspect for proper tanning to avoid reclassification as raw hides under Chapter 41