Badger Shaving Brush Hair from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify CITES compliance if badger sourcing raises wildlife concerns, though generally not restricted; provide origin certificates
• Ensure bundles are sorted by length without root-tip alignment to avoid reclassification as worked under Chapter notes
• Label clearly as 'brushmaking hair' to prevent misclassification as animal textile materials in Section XI