Unsorted Equine Mane Fiber

Bulk unsorted fiber from horse manes, including roots and tips mixed. HTS 0511.99.33.00 applies as horsehair (equine/bovine per note) in unprepared form. Used in artisanal bow hair and crafts.

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.

0501.00.00Lower: 18.9% vs 35%

If purely unworked and unsorted by length

No working (per note) keeps in 0501; any preparation to 0511.

5105.10.00Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If carded and combed

Carding/combing constitutes working into Chapter 51 coarse animal hair.

9603.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If knotted for broom use

Prepared knots or tufts for brooms excluded to 9603 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Avoid sorting by length if aiming for 0501; unsorted stays eligible for 0511 if layered

Test for purity to exclude non-horsehair animal fibers under other headings

Related Products under HTS 0511.99.33.00

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.

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.