Premium Chungking Hog Bristles
High-grade white hog bristles from China's Chungking region, prized for artist brushes due to their flagged tips and flexibility. Sorted only by length without further working, these bristles qualify under tariff item 0502.10.00 as hogs' bristles, with the sorting by length not constituting working per Chapter Note 2.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bristles are made into prepared brush knots
Prepared knots or tufts for brush making are excluded from Chapter 05 and classified under heading 96.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the bristles are sorted by length only, as per Chapter Note 2, to avoid reclassification
• Obtain a certificate of origin from the supplier to claim any applicable preferential duty rates
• Ensure the bristles are clean and free from contaminants to meet CBSA import standards
Related Products under Tariff item 0502.10.00
Boar Backbone Bristles
Coarse bristles from the backbone area of boars, valued for heavy-duty cleaning brushes due to their extra rigidity. These are raw porcine hairs that have been sorted by length only, with no further working, and thus fall under tariff item 0502.10.00 as pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles.
Boar Bristle Waste from Brush Production
Waste fragments and short trimmings of boar bristles generated during brush manufacturing, suitable for filler material or low-grade brushes. This byproduct retains the natural taper and resilience of porcine hair and is explicitly covered under tariff item 0502.10.00 as waste of pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles.
Industrial Hog Bristle Scrap
Scrap hog bristles and hair waste from large-scale brush factories, ideal for economy scrubbers or fillers. These materials retain porcine hair characteristics and are explicitly included in tariff item 0502.10.00 under the waste provisions for pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles.
Mixed Hog and Boar Hair Waste
Combined waste of hog and boar bristles from processing, usable in composite brushes. This product is comprehensively covered by tariff item 0502.10.00, which includes waste of pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair, regardless of the specific porcine source.
Raw Hog Bristles for Brush Making
Unprocessed bristles harvested from the backs and necks of hogs, used primarily in the manufacture of high-quality paintbrushes and industrial brushes. These natural fibers provide superior stiffness and water retention and are classified under tariff item 0502.10.00 as hogs' bristles, provided they are not further worked beyond sorting.
Unsorted Hog Hair Bundles
Bundles of unsorted hog hair and bristles collected directly from slaughterhouses, including varying lengths for brush sorting. This raw material embodies the coarse, springy qualities ideal for scrub brushes and is classified under tariff item 0502.10.00 as hogs' hair, with sorting by length not considered working per Chapter Note 2.