Section VIII · Hides, Skins & Leather · Chapter 43
Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof
About chapter 43
Chapter 43 covers furskins and artificial fur and manufactured articles made from them: a small, specialized chapter for fur garments and trim, distinct from ordinary leather (chapters 41-42).
Classification tip: Genuine fur products can require CITES documentation for protected species, and many countries additionally require country-of-origin labeling on fur garments beyond the base HS classification.
12 six-digit codes
Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws, other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), excluding raw hides and skins of heading no. 4101, 4102 or 4103
5 codes4301.10Furskins; raw, of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws4301.30Furskins; raw, of Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, Persian and similar lamb, Indian, Chinese, Mongolian or Tibetan lamb, whole, with or without head, tail or paws4301.60Furskins; raw, of fox, whole, with or without head, tail or paws4301.80Furskins; raw, of animals n.e.c. in heading no. 4301, whole, with or without head, tail or paws (excluding goods of heading no. 4101, 4102 and 4103)4301.90Furskins; raw, heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furrier's use, excluding goods of heading no. 4101, 4102 and 4103
Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws, other pieces, cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without addition of other materials), excluding those of heading no. 4303
4 codes4302.11Furskins; tanned or dressed, of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled4302.19Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, n.e.c. in heading no. 4302, excluding goods or heading no. 43034302.20Furskins; tanned or dressed, heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, not assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 43034302.30Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole skins and pieces or cuttings thereof, assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 4303
Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin
2 codes4303.10Furskin articles; apparel and clothing accessories4303.90Furskin articles; other than apparel and clothing accessories
Artificial fur and articles thereof
1 code4304.00Fur, artificial; articles thereof
More chapters in section VIII: Hides, Skins & Leather
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 4301-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 43 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 43 cover?
Chapter 43 of the Harmonized System covers: furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof. It belongs to section VIII (Hides, Skins & Leather) and contains 4 four-digit headings, 4301–4304.
How many HS codes are in chapter 43?
Chapter 43 contains 4 four-digit headings and 12 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 4301 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 43?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.