Boar Neck Bristles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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