HTS Chapter 43: Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof
HTS Chapter 43 covers Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof. Browse 3 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 43 covers raw furskins, prepared or dressed furskins, and articles made from furskin. Examples include raw pelts suitable for furriers, tanned or dressed pelts sold as pieces or assembled fur panels, and finished items such as fur apparel, accessories, and other fur articles. The exact classification depends on the product’s condition, materials, construction, and intended use.
The HTS is organized from broad to specific: chapter, heading, subheading, and then the complete 10-digit tariff number. Start in Chapter 43, compare the product with the wording and legal notes for headings such as 4301, 4302, and 4303, and continue through the subheadings until the description matches the merchandise. Confirm the classification using the General Rules of Interpretation, section and chapter notes, relevant statistical provisions, and any applicable customs rulings or broker advice.
What to check
- Identify the fur or skin material, including whether it is raw, tanned, dressed, dyed, worked, assembled, or made into a finished article.
- Distinguish the product’s physical condition and use: raw furskins, prepared pelts or pieces, and finished fur articles may classify in different headings.
- Check exclusions and cross-references, including provisions for raw hides and skins covered by headings in Chapter 41 and articles that contain materials other than furskin.
- Review all subheading details, such as the type of fur, garment or article category, construction, and other descriptive qualifiers; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Check the current HTS and Chapter 99 provisions for any additional duties, trade remedies, quota measures, or other requirements that may apply to the product’s origin and classification.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 4301 | Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 4101, 4102 or 4103: | 2 |
| 4302 | Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of heading 4303: | 1 |
| 4303 | Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin: | 1 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 43
What does HTS Chapter 43 cover?
HTS Chapter 43 covers Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 43 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.