Boar Backbone Bristles from Japan
Coarse bristles from the boar backbone area, valued for heavy-duty cleaning brushes due to extra rigidity. As raw porcine hair, sorted by length only, under HTS 0502.10.00.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify harvest location on invoices; wild boar may need additional wildlife docs
• Ensure no dyeing or stiffening agents, preserving raw status
• Bundle weights accurately; density varies by backbone sourcing