Horsehair Lining Fabric
A fine-woven horsehair fabric used for garment linings and hat stiffeners in bespoke tailoring. Horsehair is explicitly included in this tariff item, and the woven construction is key, offering natural springiness and moldability.
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 fabric contains 85% or more wool or fine animal hair by weight
Woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair are in heading 5111.
If the fabric is made of combed wool or fine animal hair
Combed wool or fine animal hair fabrics fall under heading 5112.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is woven, as horsehair in other forms (e.g
• yarn) falls under different headings
• Declare the fabric's end use, as linings may be subject to different verification
• Keep records of the horsehair's origin to avoid confusion with synthetic imitations
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