4302.19 - Other:

This HTS category, 4302.19, encompasses whole, undressed furskins that are either not assembled or assembled without the addition of other materials, excluding those already classified under heading 4303. It specifically covers furskins other than those of mink, which are detailed in the sibling category 4302.11. Therefore, this classification applies to raw or dressed whole skins of various animals, including their heads, tails, or paws, provided they remain in their original form or are simply sewn together without any further embellishment or construction.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 4302.11, is solely based on the species of animal. While 4302.11 is exclusively for mink furskins, 4302.19 serves as a catch-all for all other types of whole, undressed furskins that meet the assembly and material criteria. This ensures that furskins from a wide array of other animals, such as fox, beaver, or rabbit, are correctly classified.

Within 4302.19, further subdivisions refine the classification based on specific animal types. These subcategories include distinct provisions for lamb furskins (such as Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, and similar varieties), as well as for a range of other valuable furs including beaver, chinchilla, ermine, fox, leopard, lynx, marten, nutria, otter, sable, and wolf. Additionally, there are specific provisions for rabbit and hare furskins, and a residual "Other" category to capture any remaining undressed whole furskins not otherwise specified. This hierarchical structure allows for precise identification and duties assignment based on the origin and type of the furskin.