Boar Bristle Waste from Brush Production from Japan
Waste fragments and short trimmings of boar bristles generated during brush manufacturing, suitable for filler material or low-grade brushes. This byproduct retains the natural taper and resilience of porcine hair, directly falling under HTS 0502.10.00.00 as waste of pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles.
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
• Provide processing records showing waste separation from finished goods to justify Chapter 5 classification over Chapter 96
• Check for contamination; clean waste must still qualify as 'hair waste' without chemical treatment
• Use bulk packaging to avoid retail set misclassification; declare as industrial raw material