Industrial Hog Bristle Scrap from Japan
Scrap hog bristles and hair waste from large-scale brush factories, ideal for economy scrubbers or fillers. Retains porcine hair characteristics, explicitly included in HTS 0502.10.00.00 waste provisions.
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
• Separate from synthetic fibers in mixed waste to maintain pure animal hair classification
• Use ISF filings early for bulk scrap shipments to avoid delays
• Photographic manifests help prove waste status over sorted premium grades