Raw Horse Mane Hair
Unprocessed hair collected from the manes of horses, suitable for further sorting or manufacturing. It falls under HTS 0511.99.33.00 as horsehair not put up as a layer, directly from equine sources as defined in chapter notes. Commonly used in traditional crafts or textile production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sorted by length with root or tip ends aligned
Sorting by length without aligning ends is not 'working' per heading 0501 note; aligned sorting constitutes working, moving to 0511.
If carded, combed, or woven into fabric
Processed beyond raw state into textile yarn or fabric falls under Chapter 51 as animal hair textiles.
If manufactured into brushes or brooms
Horsehair assembled into finished broom or brush products is classified in Chapter 96, not raw materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CITES compliance if sourcing from protected equine populations to avoid wildlife trade violations
• Provide certificates of origin proving equine (not bovine) source, as per chapter definition of horsehair
• Avoid misdeclaration as animal textile material, which shifts to Section XI
Related Products under HTS 0511.99.33.00
Horse Tail Hair Bundles
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.
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.
Horsehair Waste Clippings
Short clippings and waste from horsehair processing, suitable for padding or felting. Covered by HTS 0511.99.33.00 as horsehair waste, whether layered or not. Recycled for industrial stuffing applications.
Layered Horsehair Padding Sheets
Sheets of horsehair layered with light scrim backing for upholstery padding. Precisely matches HTS 0511.99.33.00 description including 'with supporting material'. Common in furniture and automotive seating.
Horse Tail Hair for Bows
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.
Recycled Horsehair Waste
Cleaned and baled waste horsehair from processing plants, not layered. HTS 0511.99.33.00 covers horsehair waste explicitly. Used in low-grade stuffing and composites.