Product classification
HS code for Fur plates: 4302.30
Furskins, tanned or dressed, whole skins and pieces or cuttings thereof, assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 4303.
Classification of fur plates under HS 4302.30
Fur plates are classified under HS code 4302.30, which specifically covers tanned or dressed furskins that have been assembled into plates, mats, strips, or similar semi-finished forms. This classification is determined by the degree of processing the skins have undergone. Unlike raw furskins (Chapter 4301) or finished fur garments (Chapter 4303), fur plates represent an intermediate stage of production. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, these items are grouped here because they consist of multiple skins or pieces of skins (such as heads, tails, or paws) that have been sewn together into rectangular or other basic geometric shapes. These assemblies are intended for further manufacture into finished articles but are already considered 'assembled' skins. The classification excludes skins that have been assembled into finished garments or clothing accessories, which would move the product into heading 4303. The tanning process is a prerequisite for this code; if the skins were assembled but remained in a raw, untanned state, they would typically fall under 4301.90.
- Covers
- Tanned fur plates
- Assembled fur mats
- Fur strips sewn together
- Fur crosses (skins sewn in a cross shape)
- Trapeziums made of assembled furskins
- Dressed furskin linings
- Also under 4302.30
- Saga Furs (auctioned assembled skins)
- Kopenhagen Fur (auctioned assembled skins)
- various luxury fashion house fur panels
- fur coat blanks
Codes often confused with 4302.30
Common mistake. Fur plates are frequently misclassified under HS code 4303.10, which is reserved for finished articles of apparel and clothing accessories. The distinction lies in the state of completion; if the plate has been cut to a specific pattern for a garment, it may be considered an article of fur. Additionally, they are sometimes confused with HS code 4302.19, which covers individual tanned furskins that have not been assembled. Another common error involves HS code 4301.90, which is only for raw, unassembled pieces.
Top exporters and importers of HS 430230 (the code used for fur plates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 430230 (the code used for fur plates) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 430230, not only fur plates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.9M 20% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $2.9M 11% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $2.6M 11% of world exports
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $6.6M 22% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $3.7M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.8M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $30M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for fur plates
Brazil classifies fur plates under NCM 4302.30.00: HS 4302.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fur plates
What is the HS code for Fur plates?
The HS code for Fur plates is 430230 (Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole skins and pieces or cuttings thereof, assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 4303). The primary HS code for fur plates, which are assembled tanned or dressed furskins, is 4302.30.
How do I classify Fur plates for customs?
Fur plates is classified under HS code 430230 — Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole skins and pieces or cuttings thereof, assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 4303. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 4302 and HS 4303?
HS 4302 covers intermediate products like individual skins or assembled plates and strips, while HS 4303 is strictly for finished articles such as coats, rugs, or industrial fur products.
Which countries are the top exporters of fur plates (HS 430230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 430230 (the code used for fur plates) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.9M, 20% of world exports), Denmark ($2.9M) and South Africa ($2.6M). World exports came to about $25M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of fur plates (HS 430230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 430230 (the code used for fur plates) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($6.6M, 22% of world imports), Sweden ($3.7M) and Germany ($2.8M). World imports came to about $30M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Fur plates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 430230 for Fur plates is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for fur plates in Brazil?
In Brazil, fur plates (HS 430230) is classified under NCM 4302.30.00.