Badger Belly Hair for Brushes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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