4301.90.00.00 - Heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use

HTS code 4301.90.00.00 encompasses raw furskin pieces and cuttings that are specifically prepared for use by furriers. This category includes items such as heads, tails, and paws of various animals, as well as other trimmings and offcuts derived from furskins. The defining characteristic of this classification is that these pieces are not whole skins and are intended for further processing and manufacture into finished fur products by the furrier trade.

This category is distinct from other subheadings under 4301 because it specifically addresses fragments and parts of furskins, rather than whole pelts. For example, sibling categories like 4301.10.00 (mink), 4301.30.00.00 (specific lamb breeds), and 4301.80.02 (other whole furskins) all refer to entire, intact furskins with their heads, tails, and paws attached or intended to be. HTS 4301.90.00.00, conversely, is for the leftover or specialized parts that have been separated from the whole skin.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on accurately identifying raw furskin pieces or cuttings that are suitable for furriers' use. This implies that the material has undergone some level of preparation, such as scraping or initial preservation, to be deemed ready for the next stage of fur processing, distinguishing it from unprocessed animal parts that might not be intended for the fur trade.