Horse Tail Hair for Bows from Japan
Premium selected horse tail hair for violin and archery bow making, in loose form. Under HTS 0511.99.33.00 as unlayered horsehair from equine tails. High-demand for musical instrument craftsmen.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide buyer letters confirming bow-making use to support valuation
• Bundle securely to prevent damage; claim as specialty equine product
• Differentiate from synthetic substitutes to claim correct material duty