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HS CHAPTER 43

Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof

CHAPTER

43

Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof

Common items in this chapter

  • Raw furskins (4301)
  • Tanned or dressed furskins (4302)
  • Articles of apparel of furskin (4303)
  • Artificial fur and articles thereof (4304)

Headings in this chapter (4)

Official HS 2022 four-digit headings. Each heading page lists its 6-digit subheadings with the official nomenclature texts.

Classification notes

Chapter 43 covers a heavily CITES-affected category. Wild-caught fur (lynx, leopard, ocelot) requires CITES permits. EU + US fur-trade restrictions cover specific species (cat / dog fur prohibited in EU since 2009).

Frequent misclassification

Fur-trimmed coats vs. fur coats — Chapter 62 (apparel of textile fabric) vs. Chapter 43 (apparel of fur).

Binding tariff ruling database

If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.

Binding tariff ruling database
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