Buffalo Mane Hair Waste
> Buffalo mane hair waste consists of discarded outer-coat hairs from water buffalo processing. These hairs are coarse animal hair, as defined in Chapter Note 1(c), and are not fine animal hair (which includes alpaca, llama, camel, yak, Angora, Kashmir or similar goats, rabbit, hare, beaver, nutria or musk-rat). This waste is not garnetted stock and is therefore classifiable under tariff item 5103.30.00 as waste of coarse animal hair.
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 waste is from fine animal hair (e.g., alpaca, camel, yak undercoat)
Fine animal hair waste is classified separately from coarse animal hair waste.
If the waste is from wool (sheep or lamb)
Wool waste is a distinct category under the same heading.
If the hair is not waste but is brush-making hair or bristles
Section Note 1(a) excludes brush-making hair and bristles from Section XI.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the material is truly waste (not garnetted stock) and is not mixed with fine animal hair, which would change classification
• Declare the weight and value accurately; CBSA may request documentation showing the hair is from buffalo and not from a fine-haired animal
• If the waste is contaminated with hides or other materials, consider whether it should be classified elsewhere (e.g
• Chapter 41)
Related Products under Tariff item 5103.30.00
Camel Coarse Hair Sweepings
> Camel coarse hair sweepings are waste fibers from sorting and cleaning coarse camel hair, excluding the fine undercoat (which is fine animal hair). Under Chapter Note 1(b), camel hair (including dromedary) is fine animal hair only if it is the undercoat; the coarse outer guard hairs are coarse animal hair. This waste is not garnetted stock and is classifiable under 5103.30.00 as waste of coarse animal hair.
Cow Tail Hair Clippings
> Cow tail hair clippings are waste hair from bovine tails collected during slaughterhouse or hide processing operations. Cattle are not listed as fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b), so their hair is coarse animal hair. This waste, not being garnetted stock, falls under tariff item 5103.30.00 as waste of coarse animal hair.
Deer Tail Hair Scraps
> Deer tail hair scraps are coarse hair waste from deer tails, collected after hunting or taxidermy processing. Deer are not listed among fine animal hair animals in Chapter Note 1(b), so their hair is coarse animal hair. This waste, not being garnetted stock, is classifiable under 5103.30.00.
Goat Beard Hair Waste
> Goat beard hair waste consists of coarse hair from common goats (not Angora, Kashmir, or similar fine-haired goats). Chapter Note 1(b) lists fine animal hair as including hair from Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir, or similar goats, but not common goats. Therefore, common goat beard hair is coarse animal hair, and this waste is classifiable under 5103.30.00.
Horse Tail Hair Waste
> Horse tail hair waste is trimmed or discarded hair from horse tails, generated during grooming or industrial processing. Horses are not listed as fine animal hair in Chapter Note 1(b), so horsehair is coarse animal hair. This waste, not being garnetted stock, falls under 5103.30.00.
Industrial Felt Coarse Hair Waste
> Industrial felt coarse hair waste is waste coarse animal hair from manufacturing heavy felts or press cloths. This waste is not garnetted stock and is not a made-up article, so it remains classifiable as waste under 5103.30.00. The fact that the hair was used for industrial purposes does not change its classification as waste of coarse animal hair.