Kolinsky Whole Furskin from Japan
A complete tanned and dressed whole skin of the Kolinsky mink (Mustela sibirica), including head, tail, and paws, without assembly or addition of other materials. Classified under HTS 4302.11.0010 as a whole Kolinsky skin, not assembled, distinct from assembled garments in heading 4303. These premium furskins are prized for their durable, reddish-brown fur used in high-end fashion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.1%
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 as Kolinsky is a regulated species; verify export country quotas to avoid seizures
• Include detailed species certification and tanning process documentation to confirm classification as dressed furskin
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as assembled if paws are merely attached naturally, risking reclassification