CLA-2-43:S:N:N5:353 889567
Mr. W. F. Wallace
D & R Hide
305 N. Texana
Hallettsville, TX 77964
RE: The tariff classification of raw fur skins from Canada and
Mexico.
Dear Mr. Wallace:
In your letter dated August 18, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
This is in response to your request for a binding ruling of
several species of fur skins: Coyote, Grey Fox, Bobcat, Bissarisk
(ringtail), Badger, and Skunk.
The applicable subheading for the Coyote, Bobcat, Bissarisk,
Badger and Skunk will be 4301.80.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for raw furskins
(including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings,
suitable for furriers'use), other than raw hides and skins of
headings 4101, 4102 or 4103: Other furskins, whole, with or without
head tail or paws, other. The duty rate will be free.
The applicable subheading for the Grey fox will be 4301.60.6000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for raw furskins...Of fox, whole, with or without head,
tail or paws: Other. The duty rate will be free.
Imported dressed or raw furskins must satisfy the country of
origin requirements set forth in 19 USC 1304, as well as, the
specific marking requirements described under provisions of the Fur
Products Labeling Act. We recommend that you contact the Federal
Trade Commission, Enforcement Division, Washington D. C. 20580 to
obtain required fur labeling literature.
Fur pelts or furskins are also subject to Fish and Wildlife
regulations 50 CFR Parts 14 and 17. A Fish and Wildlife Service
Declaration Form and CITES Form must be filed with the Fish and
Wildlife Service prior to release from detention at the designated
port of entry before Customs clearance. Scientific names of the
species must be used to satisfy the Fish and Wildlife regulations.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport