Mink Tail Pieces for Furriers from Germany
Detached tails from American mink (Neovison vison) preserved with hair on, specifically cut and prepared for use by furriers in garment assembly. These pieces fall under HTS 4301.90.00.00 as raw furskin cuttings suitable for further dressing and tanning processes in fur production.
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
• Verify CITES permits if from endangered mink species; most are tariff-free but require wildlife declarations
• Document origin and species clearly to avoid misclassification as dressed furskins under Chapter 43 headings
• Inspect for proper preservation to prevent rejection due to spoilage during transit