Badger Belly Hair for Brushes
Silky badger belly hair, the softest grade for premium shaving and cosmetic brushes. HTS 0502.90.00.00 applies as 'other brushmaking hair,' excluding edible/textile uses per Chapter notes. Ideal for high-end wet shaving products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically pigs'/hogs'/boars' bristles
0502.10 is for boar bristles; badger hair is distinctly 'other' in 0502.90.
If worked into finished brush fillings
Vegetable or mineral worked brush fillings go to 9602; animal hair stays raw in Chapter 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'pure badger belly' on invoices to justify premium classification over mixed hair
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for non-CITES mammal hair
• Test for moisture content to ensure viability for brush setting
Related Products under HTS 0502.90.00.00
Badger Shaving Brush Hair
Pure badger hair sourced from the undercoat of badger pelts, ideal for crafting high-quality shaving brushes due to its softness and water retention properties. Classified under HTS 0502.90.00.00 as 'other brushmaking hair' since it is specifically used in brush production and not covered by other exclusions in Chapter 5. It is sold in bundles with roots intact for optimal brush setting.
Boar Bristle Bundles
Natural bristles from boar spines and backs, stiff and durable for use in paintbrushes and scrub brushes. Falls under HTS 0502.90.00.00 as 'pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair' in the 'other' subheading, distinct from waste materials. Sold in sorted lengths for industrial brush manufacturing.
Horse Mane Brushmaking Hair
Selected horse mane hair used specifically for fine brushmaking, softer than tail hair for artist brushes. Although horsehair is noted in 0511, this pure brushmaking quality fits HTS 0502.90.00.00 as 'other brushmaking hair' when not layered or wasted. Bundled for direct use in luxury brush production.
Boar Neck Bristles
Stiff bristles from boar necks, used in heavy-duty cleaning and industrial brushes. Classified in HTS 0502.90.00.00 under 'pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair: other,' as prime material not waste. Sorted for uniform taper in brush production.
Mixed Brushmaking Hair Blend
Blend of badger and boar hair for versatile brush fillings, primarily brushmaking purpose. HTS 0502.90.00.00 covers as 'other brushmaking hair,' provided not textile-processed per Section XI exclusion. Common in artisanal brush production.
Pure Badger Knot Hair
Premium badger hair pre-sorted for easy knotting into shaving brushes. Remains under HTS 0502.90.00.00 as raw 'other brushmaking hair,' not yet prepared tufts per Chapter note (d). High loft for superior lather.