Badger Belly Hair for Brushes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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