Buffalo Coarse Hair
> Raw, unprocessed coarse hair from water buffalo hides, not carded or combed. Buffalo is not listed among the fine animal hair animals in Chapter Note 1(b), so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under tariff item 5102.20.00.
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 hair were from a fine-haired animal such as cashmere goat
Fine animal hair, not carded or combed, is classified under 5102.11.
If the hair is used as brush-making bristles
Section Note 1(a) excludes brush-making bristles and hair from Section XI.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the hair is not carded or combed; if processed further, it may fall under a different heading
• Declare the animal species accurately on customs documentation to avoid classification disputes
• Check if a veterinary permit is required for animal-derived materials
Related Products under Tariff item 5102.20.00
Camel Coarse Underhair
> Coarse guard hairs from common camels, uncombed and not carded, intended for mattress stuffing. Since camels are listed under fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b), only the coarse portions that do not meet the fine hair definition are classified here.
Cow Tail Coarse Hair
> Raw coarse hair from cow tails, uncleaned and uncombed, used in plaster reinforcement and crafts. Cows are not among the fine animal hair animals, so this hair is correctly classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.
Deer Hide Coarse Hair
> Raw, unprocessed coarse hair shorn from deer hides, used in artisanal felts and insulation. Deer are not listed among fine animal hair animals, so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.
Donkey Mane Coarse Hair
> Raw mane hair from donkeys, coarse and uncombed, used for weaving ropes and crafts. Donkeys are not included in the fine animal hair list, so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.
Goat Hair Fiber
> Raw coarse hair from common goats, not processed beyond scouring, used for brush making and upholstery stuffing. Common goats are not listed under fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b), so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.
Mixed Coarse Animal Hair
> Blended raw coarse hair from goats, cows, and pigs, unprocessed and intended for industrial felts. Since none of these animals are fine-haired, the mixture is classified as coarse animal hair under 5102.20.00.