Assembled Mink Whole Furskin from Japan
A complete tanned mink skin assembled by sewing edges together to form a single piece, retaining its natural hair, without adding other materials. This falls under HTS 4302.30.00.00 as it is a whole skin assembled solely from the furskin itself, not forming a garment or incorporating other materials as per Chapter 43 notes. It is used primarily for further manufacturing into luxury apparel.
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
• Verify CITES Appendix II listing for mink and obtain necessary permits for import to avoid customs delays
• Provide detailed invoices specifying tanning method and assembly process to confirm no other materials were added