About HS Code 430219
This HS code serves as a residual category for whole furskins that have been tanned or dressed but are not specifically mink (covered by 4302.11) and are not yet assembled into garments. This includes a wide array of species like fox, sable, chinchilla, lamb (Astrakhan, Persian), beaver, and lynx, among others. These processed skins are ready for cutting and assembly into luxury garments, accessories, or home furnishings. Importers are typically high-end fashion manufacturers, furriers, and designers in major fashion hubs like Italy, France, and the USA, seeking diverse fur types for their collections. Exporters are countries with specialized fur dressing industries, often including China, Greece, and various European nations. The trade emphasizes the quality of the dressing, dyeing, and finishing processes, as well as adherence to CITES regulations for protected species and chemical safety standards.
Products Under This Code
Dressed fox pelts, tanned sable skins, processed chinchilla furs, dressed Astrakhan lambskins, tanned beaver pelts, dressed lynx skins, dyed raccoon skins
Real World Examples
Saga Furs (dressed fox, sable), Kopenhagen Fur (dressed lamb), NAFA (dressed beaver), Fendi (using various dressed furs), Louis Vuitton (using various dressed furs)
Common Misclassification
This code is for *tanned or dressed* whole furskins (excluding mink), differentiating it from 4301.xx codes for *raw* furskins. It's also distinct from 4303.10 which covers *assembled* articles of fur.
Products Classified Under 4302.19
Trade Overview
China, Greece, and Italy are significant processors and exporters of these dressed furskins, with luxury fashion markets globally being key importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 430219?
HS code 430219 covers: Furskins; 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. 4303. This HS code serves as a residual category for whole furskins that have been tanned or dressed but are not specifically mink (covered by 4302.11) and are not yet assembled into garments. This includes a wide array of species like fox, sable, chinchilla, lamb (Astrakhan, Persian), beaver, and lynx, among others. These processed skins are ready for cutting and assembly into luxury garments, accessories, or home furnishings. Importers are typically high-end fashion manufacturers, furriers, and designers in major fashion hubs like Italy, France, and the USA, seeking diverse fur types for their collections. Exporters are countries with specialized fur dressing industries, often including China, Greece, and various European nations. The trade emphasizes the quality of the dressing, dyeing, and finishing processes, as well as adherence to CITES regulations for protected species and chemical safety standards.
What products fall under HS code 430219?
Dressed fox pelts, tanned sable skins, processed chinchilla furs, dressed Astrakhan lambskins, tanned beaver pelts, dressed lynx skins, dyed raccoon skins
What are common misclassifications for HS code 430219?
This code is for *tanned or dressed* whole furskins (excluding mink), differentiating it from 4301.xx codes for *raw* furskins. It's also distinct from 4303.10 which covers *assembled* articles of fur.
How is HS code 430219 structured?
HS code 430219 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (43) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.