VIII Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof

Subcategories of VIII Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof

• 41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather

  Code 41 covers raw animal hides and skins, excluding furskins, as well as leather derived from those hides. It includes unprocessed pelts and leather that has been tanned but not yet fashioned into finished goods, and is used for products such as footwear, upholstery, and garments.

• 42Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)

  Entry 42 covers finished leather products used for riding and animal equipment, including saddles, bridles, reins, harnesses, and related accessories. It encompasses any article primarily composed of leather that functions as saddlery or harness gear, but excludes other leather goods such as footwear, bags or apparel which fall under different Schedule B headings.

• 43Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof

  Schedule B entry 43 classifies furskins-processed animal pelts ready for further manufacturing-and artificial fur, the synthetic textile that imitates real hair, both used primarily in clothing, accessories and upholstery. The code is used by U.S. exporters to report shipments of these fiber products in trade statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is HS 2022 VIII?

HS 2022 VIII is "Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof". Schedule B entry VIII covers raw animal hides and skins, as well as processed leather and furskins, that are exported from the United States. It includes untrimmed hides, tanned or untanned leather, and pelts ready for further manufacturing or sale abroad.

What does HS 2022 VIII include?

VIII Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof contains 3 direct subcategories: 41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather; 42 Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut); 43 Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof.

What is the parent category of VIII?

VIII Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof sits under VIII Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof in the HS 2022 hierarchy.