Brown-Dyed Whole Raccoon Skin for Jackets from Japan
Tanned whole raccoon pelt dyed rich brown, complete with appendages, unassembled for crafting into luxury jackets or trim. Fits HTS 4302.19.4540 as a dyed raccoon whole skin, excluding assembled garment pieces of 4303. The dye enhances the natural silver-tip guard hairs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification for dye fastness to prevent customs disputes over quality and classification
• Declare exact quantity of whole skins; partial skins or cuttings reclassify under 4302.19.50
• Monitor for CITES Appendix listing changes affecting raccoon imports from certain regions