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
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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