Boar Bristle Bundles from China
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.
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
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming bristles are cleaned and free of animal diseases per USDA import rules
• Sort by length only (roots and tips separate) to comply with Chapter note deeming it unworked
• Avoid bulk waste mix-ins to prevent downgrade to 'waste of bristles' subcategory