What is the duty rate for Chapter 43 goods?

General duty rates from 1.5% to 6.5%, with 18 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 43?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.

Chapter 43

HTS codes for furskins and artificial fur

Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof.

Headings: 4
Tariff lines: 39
General duty: General duty rates from 1.5% to 6.5%, with 18 duty-free lines

Headings in Chapter 43

4301Raw 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 410318
4302Tanned 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 430317
4303Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin3
4304Artificial fur and articles thereof1

Documents required to import Chapter 43 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

Commercial InvoiceRequired
Packing ListRequired
Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional
Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species
Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 43 cover?: Chapter 43 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof. It contains 4 four-digit headings and 39 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for Chapter 43 goods?: General duty rates from 1.5% to 6.5%, with 18 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 43?: Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.