Classification depends on which material gives the article its essential character. A garment that is predominantly textile with a small fur trim typically classifies with textile apparel. If the furskin is the dominant material or the defining feature, heading 4303 may apply. CBP's essential character analysis and GRI Rule 3 govern the determination.

CITES controls follow the species, not the stage of manufacture. A finished coat made from a CITES-listed species requires the same documentation — a CITES export permit and a US Fish and Wildlife Service import permit — as the raw skin would. Importers should obtain species identification documentation from their suppliers.