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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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