4301.10.00 - Of mink, whole, with or without head, tail or paws

This HTS category, 4301.10.00, specifically covers raw mink furskins that are presented whole, regardless of whether the head, tail, or paws are attached. These are considered "raw furskins" under Chapter 43, meaning they have undergone minimal processing, such as curing or tanning, but have not been tanned or dressed. Their primary characteristic is that they are intended for use in the furrier industry.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 4301.30.00.00 deals with specific types of lamb furskins, while 4301.60 pertains to fox furskins, and 4301.80.02 encompasses other types of whole furskins not otherwise specified. Additionally, 4301.90.00.00 is reserved for pieces and cuttings of furskins, not whole skins. Therefore, 4301.10.00 is precisely for whole, unprocessed mink skins.

Within this classification, there are two distinct subcategories: 4301.10.00.10 for "Wild" mink and 4301.10.00.20 for "Other" mink. This subdivision typically accounts for the origin of the mink, distinguishing between those harvested from the wild and those from farmed sources, a crucial factor for import/export regulations and trade statistics.