4302.19.45 - Dyed

This HTS category, 4302.19.45, specifically covers tanned or dressed whole furskins, with or without heads, tails, or paws, that are not assembled. These skins are characterized by being dyed, which is a crucial distinguishing factor. The skins are of various types, including those of beaver, chinchilla, ermine, fisher, fitch, fox, leopard, lynx, marten, nutria, ocelot, otter, pony, racoon, sable, or wolf, and fall under the broader "other" classification within this group.

The primary distinction for this category is the application of dye to the furskin. It differentiates these dyed skins from their sibling category, 4302.19.30, which exclusively covers similar furskins that have *not* been dyed. Therefore, the presence or absence of dye is the key criterion for classification between these two subheadings.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification based on the specific type of animal. Subcategories such as 4302.19.45.30 (Fox), 4302.19.45.40 (Racoon), and 4302.19.45.70 (Other) allow for precise identification and reporting of the origin of the dyed furskins. This detailed breakdown aids in tracking trade flows and applying specific regulations or duties associated with different fur types.