Heading · Chapter 43
4304: Artificial fur and articles thereof
Heading 4304 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 4304.00, in chapter 43 (furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof).
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 3.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 3.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 15.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Mexico 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 25% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Subheadings 1
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$65kUS$65k+US$365k+US$2m+> US$5m
Exports: 97
- China: US$60m
- Italy: US$10m
- United States: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4m
- Vietnam: US$3m
- Singapore: US$3m
- Germany: US$2m
- Netherlands: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$2m
- Syria: US$2m
- Poland: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- South Korea: US$910k
- France: US$860k
- Jordan: US$839k
- Spain: US$481k
- Taiwan: US$450k
- Romania: US$449k
- Estonia: US$435k
- United Kingdom: US$412k
- Switzerland: US$404k
- Armenia: US$366k
- Malaysia: US$365k
- Russia: US$363k
- Denmark: US$356k
- Japan: US$320k
- India: US$316k
- Latvia: US$261k
- Sweden: US$250k
- Belgium: US$247k
- Uzbekistan: US$245k
- Lithuania: US$229k
- Peru: US$206k
- Bangladesh: US$205k
- Czechia: US$201k
- Bulgaria: US$184k
- Portugal: US$180k
- Greece: US$143k
- Finland: US$143k
- Austria: US$131k
- Australia: US$99k
- Canada: US$87k
- Indonesia: US$80k
- Hungary: US$72k
- Ukraine: US$69k
- South Africa: US$65k
- Kazakhstan: US$62k
- Slovakia: US$57k
- United Arab Emirates: US$43k
- Philippines: US$43k
- Croatia: US$41k
- Moldova: US$40k
- Mexico: US$38k
- Slovenia: US$36k
- Guatemala: US$30k
- Serbia: US$21k
- Cambodia: US$21k
- Egypt: US$19k
- Brazil: US$18k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$52kUS$52k+US$525k+US$2m+> US$5m
Imports: 157
- Russia: US$20m
- Indonesia: US$9m
- Germany: US$7m
- Italy: US$6m
- Netherlands: US$5m
- United States: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- North Korea: US$3m
- Japan: US$3m
- France: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$3m
- South Korea: US$2m
- Poland: US$2m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$2m
- Vietnam: US$2m
- Philippines: US$2m
- Switzerland: US$2m
- Spain: US$2m
- China: US$2m
- Greece: US$1m
- Belgium: US$1m
- Thailand: US$992k
- Australia: US$948k
- Canada: US$933k
- Malaysia: US$918k
- Austria: US$884k
- Türkiye: US$882k
- Kazakhstan: US$862k
- Czechia: US$849k
- Nepal: US$762k
- Ireland: US$713k
- United Arab Emirates: US$698k
- Denmark: US$595k
- Sweden: US$574k
- Tajikistan: US$567k
- Bulgaria: US$556k
- Finland: US$530k
- Armenia: US$525k
- India: US$525k
- Singapore: US$508k
- Cambodia: US$500k
- Portugal: US$481k
- Estonia: US$478k
- South Africa: US$475k
- Romania: US$466k
- Ukraine: US$407k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$385k
- Moldova: US$360k
- Sri Lanka: US$355k
- Slovakia: US$335k
- Croatia: US$305k
- Pakistan: US$301k
- Libya: US$288k
- Uzbekistan: US$256k
- Norway: US$254k
- Azerbaijan: US$251k
- Macao SAR China: US$241k
- Serbia: US$226k
- Lithuania: US$210k
- Mexico: US$176k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$60m | 56% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$10m | 9.2% |
| 3 | United States | US$5m | 4.4% |
| 4 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$4m | 3.5% |
| 5 |  Vietnam | US$3m | 2.6% |
| 6 |  Singapore | US$3m | 2.6% |
| 7 |  Germany | US$2m | 2% |
| 8 |  Netherlands | US$2m | 2% |
| 9 |  Thailand | US$2m | 1.8% |
| 10 |  Myanmar (Burma) | US$2m | 1.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Russia | US$20m | 18.8% |
| 2 |  Indonesia | US$9m | 8.3% |
| 3 | Germany | US$7m | 6.1% |
| 4 | Italy | US$6m | 5.2% |
| 5 | Netherlands | US$5m | 4.6% |
| 6 | United States | US$5m | 4.3% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$4m | 3.6% |
| 8 |  North Korea | US$3m | 3% |
| 9 | Japan | US$3m | 3% |
| 10 |  France | US$3m | 2.9% |
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for heading 4304; the duty is 3.2%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 4304 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3.2%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for heading 4304; the duty is 6.5%.
Heading 4304 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Canada, where the duty is 15.5%.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) has one tariff line for heading 4304; the duty is 20%.
Heading 4304 is a single line in the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), where the duty is 18%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) has one tariff line for heading 4304; the duty is 20%.
Heading 4304 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Peru, where the duty is 6%.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 4304 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 3.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
Heading 4304 is a single line in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, where the duty is 5%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan has one tariff line for heading 4304; the duty is 10%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 4304 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) has one tariff line for heading 4304; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 4304 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Norway, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia has one tariff line for heading 4304; the duty is 25%.
Heading 4304 is a single line in the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), where the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 4304 goods reached US$107m in 2024, up 19.4% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 56% of the total, ahead of Italy.
Russia imported the most (US$20m).
The United Kingdom ranked 21st among 97 exporters with US$412k.
The United Kingdom imported US$4m.
Legal notes
Notes
1. Throughout the nomenclature, references to ‘furskins’, other than to raw furskins of heading 4301, apply to hides or skins of all animals which have been tanned or dressed with the hair or wool on.
2. This chapter does not cover:
(a) birdskins or parts of birdskins, with their feathers or down (heading 0505 or 6701);
(b) raw hides or skins, with the hair or wool on, of Chapter 41 (see note 1(c) to that chapter);
(c) gloves, mittens and mitts consisting of leather and furskin or of leather and artificial fur (heading 4203);
(d) articles of Chapter 64;
(e) headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65; or
(f) articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites).
3. Heading 4303 includes furskins and parts thereof, assembled with the addition of other materials, and furskins and parts thereof, sewn together in the form of garments or parts or accessories of garments or in the form of other articles.
4. Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (except those excluded by note 2) lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming are to be classified in heading 4303 or 4304, as the case may be.
5. Throughout the nomenclature, the expression ‘artificial fur’ means any imitation of furskin consisting of wool, hair or other fibres gummed or sewn on to leather, woven fabric or other materials, but does not include imitation furskins obtained by weaving or knitting (generally, heading 5801 or 6001).
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for artificial fur and articles thereof?
Artificial fur and articles thereof fall under HS heading 4304, part of chapter 43, in section VIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on artificial fur and articles thereof in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4304 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on artificial fur and articles thereof in Türkiye?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 4304 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most artificial fur and articles thereof?
China, with US$60m in 2024 (56% of world exports).