Horse Tail Hair Bundles from Germany
Loose bundles of horse tail hair, unprocessed and ready for industrial use in upholstery or bow making. Classified under HTS 0511.99.33.00 as horsehair waste or material from equine tails, not layered. Essential for violin bow crafting and equestrian products.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'horsehair from equine tails' to distinguish from bovine under chapter notes
• Inspect for contaminants; unclean hair may require fumigation certificates for agricultural entry
• Document end-use to prevent reclassification as brush-making tufts under 9603