Furskins; tanned or dressed, of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled

HS v2022 Code: 430211

About furskins; tanned or dressed, of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled

HS code 430211 covers the trade of tanned or dressed mink furskins, a significant component of the global fur industry. This industry plays a crucial role in the fashion and luxury goods sectors, providing high-quality raw materials for the production of a wide range of apparel, accessories, and home furnishings. As a specialized and labor-intensive industry, the trade in mink furskins is an important economic activity, particularly in regions known for their fur production.

Production process

The production of mink furskins involves a multi-step process. First, mink are raised on specialized farms, where they are cared for and their fur is carefully harvested. The raw furskins are then tanned and dressed, a process that involves cleaning, dyeing, and finishing the pelts to achieve the desired texture, color, and quality. This requires specialized equipment and expertise to ensure the furskins meet the exacting standards of the fashion and luxury industries.

Production inputs

The mink furskin industry relies on several key inputs, including live mink, tanning and dressing chemicals, specialized machinery, and skilled labor. Mink farms are the primary source of the raw material, and the quality of the mink fur is heavily dependent on the breeding, feeding, and handling practices employed by these farms. Additionally, the tanning and dressing processes require a range of chemicals and equipment to properly prepare the furskins for use in various products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the mink furskin industry is the tanned and dressed furskins themselves, which are then used in the production of a wide variety of fashion and luxury items. These include 430219 Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, other than of mink, 430310 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of furskin, and 430400 Artificial fur and articles thereof. The mink furskin industry is an important supplier to these downstream industries, contributing to the global trade in high-end fashion and luxury goods.

Revisions to 430211

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 430211. The most recent 1 version of this code (430211) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 430211.

Family tree for furskins; tanned or dressed, of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/43'>43: Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4302'>4302: Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws, other pieces, cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without addition of other materials), excluding those of heading no. 4303</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/430211'>430211: Furskins; tanned or dressed, of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/430219'>430219: Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole, with or without head, tail or paws, not assembled, n.e.c. in heading no. 4302, excluding goods or heading no. 4303</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/430220'>430220: Furskins; tanned or dressed, heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, not assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 4303</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/430230'>430230: Furskins; tanned or dressed, whole skins and pieces or cuttings thereof, assembled, excluding goods of heading no. 4303</a>"]

    

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