Furskins; tanned or dressed, heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, not assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 4303

HS code 430220 covers the trade of furskins that have been tanned or dressed, including heads, tails, paws, and other pieces or cuttings, excluding goods that fall under heading 4303. This industry plays a significant role in the global fashion and textile sectors, providing raw materials for the production of high-end apparel, accessories, and other luxury items. The trade of these furskins is an important economic activity, with a complex supply chain involving various stakeholders, from fur farmers to fashion designers.

The production of furskins covered under HS code 430220 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw furs are obtained from fur-bearing animals, such as mink, fox, or raccoon. These raw furs are then subjected to a tanning process, which involves the use of chemicals and specialized techniques to preserve the fur and make it suitable for further processing. The tanned furs may then be dyed, trimmed, or otherwise dressed to meet the specific requirements of the end-use application.

The main inputs required for the production of furskins under HS code 430220 include the raw fur-bearing animals, tanning chemicals, dyes, and specialized machinery for the various processing steps. Additionally, skilled labor is a crucial input, as the handling and processing of furskins require specialized knowledge and expertise. The availability of high-quality raw materials and access to advanced tanning and dressing technologies are also important factors that contribute to the competitiveness of this industry.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 430220 are the tanned and dressed furskins, which are then used as inputs for the production of a wide range of products, including 430310 Furskins; raw, tanned or dressed, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, 430400 Artificial fur and articles thereof, and various luxury apparel and accessories. These furskins may also be used in the production of 430130 Furskins; raw, tanned or dressed, with or without head, tail or paws, assembled, which are classified under a separate HS code.