Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 43021945: Tanned or Dressed Whole Furskins of Various Animals

HS Code 43021945 refers to tanned or dressed whole furskins of beaver, chinchilla, ermine, lynx, raccoon, sable, wolf, and other specified animals, which have been dyed but not assembled. This code is used to classify and identify these specific fur products for international trade purposes.

Product Description

The product description for HS Code 43021945 includes furskins from various animals that have been tanned or dressed. These furskins are not assembled, meaning they are not sewn together to create a garment or other product. The furskins can be dyed to various colors for aesthetic purposes.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 43021945 is 2.2%. This means that when a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. The 2.2% duty rate is applied to this code each time it is imported into a country.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 43021945 is "number" (NO), which means that the quantity of furskins imported or exported is measured by the number of individual pieces.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Under several special tariff preference programs, the import of furskins under HS Code 43021945 may be eligible for duty-free treatment. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products.
• Australia Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement for imports from Canada.
• Chile Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from designated Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Specific tariff preferences for imports from designated Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement for imports from Mexico.
• Oman Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Specific tariff preferences for imports from designated countries in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement.
• Peru Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences for imports from Singapore.

Importing US States

The following US states are known to import products classified under HS Code 43021945:

• Colorado
• Idaho
• Kansas
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Oregon
• South Dakota
• Vermont
• Washington
• Wisconsin

Exporting US States

The following US states are known to export products classified under HS Code 43021945:

• Alabama
• Maine
• Maine
• Alaska
• Maine
• Washington
• Oregon

HS Code 43021945 plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade of tanned or dressed furskins from various animals. Importers and exporters can use this code to accurately classify and identify their products, ensuring smooth customs clearance and trade operations. Understanding the special tariff preference programs and duty rates associated with this code can also help businesses optimize their import and export strategies.