4302.11.00 - Of mink

This HTS category, 4302.11.00, specifically encompasses whole tanned or dressed mink furskins, presented either with or without their heads, tails, or paws, and in an unassembled state. These are the raw materials for further manufacturing into finished fur garments or articles, distinguished by the species of animal from which they originate. The key characteristic is that these are complete skins of mink, having undergone the tanning or dressing process to preserve them and prepare them for use, but not yet sewn or otherwise assembled into any type of product.

This classification is differentiated from its sibling category, 4302.19, which covers other whole, unassembled tanned or dressed furskins not specified by species. Therefore, 4302.11.00 is exclusively for mink, while 4302.19 would include other species of whole, undressed skins such as fox, rabbit, or lamb, if they met the other criteria of heading 4302. The "unassembled" aspect is crucial, indicating these are individual skins, not yet combined with other materials or even other skins to form a larger piece.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on specific types or qualities of mink. The subcategories, 4302.11.00.10 for "Kolinsky" and 4302.11.00.20 for "Other," allow for a more granular identification of mink skins. This distinction may be based on specific fur characteristics, origin, or desired end-use, providing customs authorities with the necessary detail for accurate tariff application and statistical tracking of different types of mink furskins.