Mink Fur Stole from Japan
A luxurious wrap made from assembled mink furskins, designed as a shoulder accessory for formal wear. It falls under HTS 4303.10.00.60 as an article of apparel accessory of furskin, specifically 'other' clothing accessories not classified as suits, coats, or headgear. The tanned mink pelts are sewn together following chapter 43 provisions for assembled furskins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits for mink as Appendix II species; verify origin certificates to comply with wildlife regulations
• Label with fur origin country and content per FTC guidelines; declare value accurately to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Inspect for prohibited dyeing if claiming natural fur status; common pitfall is misclassifying trimmed pieces as parts