Horsehair Layering Mats

Thin mats of horsehair put up as a layer with minimal supporting fabric, used in mattress stuffing. Fits HTS 0511.99.33.00 explicitly as horsehair put up as a layer with or without support. Ideal for upholstery and bedding industries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9404.90Lower: 17.3% vs 35%

If assembled into finished mattress

Complete bedding products with horsehair stuffing are classified by end-use in Chapter 94, not materials.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If heavily coated with textile finish

Layered horsehair with significant textile impregnation becomes Chapter 59 textile article.

5601Lower: 10% vs 35%

If needle-punched into nonwoven felt

Advanced processing into textile wadding/felt moves to Chapter 56.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical specs showing 'put up as layer' to justify 0511 over raw 0501 classification

Comply with textile flammability standards if destined for furniture use in importing country

Prevent duty evasion by not overstating support material, which could shift to Chapter 59

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