Whole Harp Seal Furskin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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