Horse Tail Hair
Unprocessed horse tail hair, used in violin bows and fishing lines, is classified under this tariff item only when it does not meet the exclusions for horsehair or brush-making bristles. The hair is raw and not carded or combed, falling under coarse animal hair of heading 51.02. Importers should verify that the product is not considered horsehair of heading 05.11, which would exclude it from this section.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hair is human hair
Human hair is excluded from Section XI and classified in Chapter 5.
If the hair is horsehair or horsehair waste
Horsehair is explicitly excluded from this section by Note 1(a) and falls under heading 05.11.
If the hair is processed into brushes or similar articles
Articles of brush-making bristles or hair are excluded from Section XI and classified in Chapter 96.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the hair is not classified as horsehair of heading 05.11 (e.g
• if it is from the mane or tail and not processed for brush-making)
• Ensure the hair is not carded or combed at the time of import
• Declare the product accurately as coarse animal hair to avoid CBSA reclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 5102.20.00
Buffalo Coarse Hair
Uncarded, uncombed coarse hair from water buffalo hides, used in ropes and coarse textiles. Buffalo is not listed as a fine animal hair in the chapter notes, so it falls under coarse animal hair.
Camel Coarse Underhair
Coarse guard hairs from common camels, excluding dromedary fine types, uncombed for mattress stuffing. These hairs do not meet the definition of fine animal hair and are therefore classified as coarse animal hair.
Cow Tail Coarse Hair
Raw coarse hair from cow tails, used in plaster reinforcement and traditional crafts, imported uncleaned and uncombed. Cows are not listed as fine-haired animals, so this hair falls under coarse animal hair.
Deer Hide Coarse Hair
Raw, unprocessed coarse hair shorn from deer hides, used in artisanal felts and insulation. Deer are not listed as fine-haired animals, so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair.
Donkey Mane Coarse Hair
Raw mane hair from donkeys, coarse and uncombed, for weaving into ropes and crafts. Donkeys are not listed as fine-haired animals, so this hair falls under coarse animal hair.
Goat Hair Fiber
Raw coarse hair obtained from common goats, not processed beyond scouring, used primarily for brush making and upholstery stuffing. Common goats are not listed as fine-haired animals, so this hair is classified as coarse animal hair.