Boar Neck Bristles from Germany
Stiff bristles from boar necks, used in heavy-duty cleaning and industrial brushes. Classified in HTS 0502.90.00.00 under 'pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair: other,' as prime material not waste. Sorted for uniform taper in brush production.
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
• Document bristle length and flags to prove sorting complies with unworked definition
• Quarantine checks required; ensure heat-treated if from disease-prone regions
• Separate from back bristles to maintain value grading