Whole Harp Seal Furskin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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