Sable Fur Belt from China
A waist accessory belt constructed by sewing narrow strips of tanned sable furskins with minimal backing. Classified in HTS 4303.10.00.60 as other furskin apparel accessories, assembled per heading 4303 and not excluded by Chapter notes. Furskin predominates as outer material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Sable requires strict CITES Appendix II handling; pre-apply for USFWS permits
• Document fur content over 10 words per FTC; pitfall is undervaluing high-value sable
• Import in protective packaging to prevent damage claims affecting duty assessment