Buffalo Hair Tarp Fabric
A durable woven fabric made from coarse buffalo hair, designed for tarps and tent material. Buffalo hair qualifies as coarse animal hair under the Customs Tariff, as it is not listed among fine animal hairs, and the fabric is woven, meeting the tariff item's scope.
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 fabric contains 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
Woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair fall under heading 5111, not coarse animal hair.
If the fabric is made of combed wool or fine animal hair
Combed wool or fine animal hair fabrics are classified under heading 5112, excluding coarse hair.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is woven and made wholly of coarse animal hair; blends may shift classification
• Declare the fibre content accurately to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Keep supplier documentation of the hair's animal origin
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