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Horsehair Waste for Stuffing

Waste material from horse manes and tails, processed into loose fibers suitable for stuffing mattresses, cushions, or upholstery. Classified under HTS 0511.99.4070 as horsehair waste, distinct from sorted horsehair in heading 0501 due to lack of length sorting with root and tip ends separated. Excluded from Chapter 41 or 43 as it's animal hair waste unfit for direct textile use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+37.5%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+60.0%61.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
PGA flags (4)Show detailsAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be requiredFD3FDAMay be requiredFW1US Fish & WildlifeMay be required
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • AQ1

    USDA APHIS · May be required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data may be required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
  • FD3

    FDA · May be required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • FW1

    US Fish & Wildlife · May be required

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    Data may be required, which can only be disclaimed using codes c, d or e

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FWS Form 3-177 declaration for wildlife imports, filed via eDecs or on paper source
    • FWS import/export license (Form 3-200-3a) for commercial wildlife imports, valid up to one year source
    • CITES export permit from the exporting country, plus a US import permit for Appendix I species source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

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

0501.00.00.00Lower: 21.4% vs 38.6%

If sorted by length without root/tip arrangement

Chapter note deems length-sorted horsehair as unworked, shifting to heading 0501 for human hair equivalents.

5112.11.60Higher: 62.5% vs 38.6%

If woven into textile fabric for apparel

Processed into horsehair cloth moves to Section XI (Chapter 51) as woven fabrics, no longer raw waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify origin certificates to confirm equine or bovine source, as misclassification to Chapter 41 hides could trigger higher duties

• Provide lab analysis if needed to distinguish from sorted horsehair (0501), avoiding reclassification during customs exam

• Label clearly as 'waste unfit for human consumption' to comply with Chapter 1 exclusions and prevent food safety scrutiny

Related Products under HTS 0511.99.40.70

Sinew Fiber Bundles

Dried tendon fibers from animal legs, bundled for use in traditional bowstrings, musical instrument repairs, or artisanal glues. Falls under HTS 0511.99.4070 as other animal products not elsewhere specified, unfit for consumption, separate from hides (Chapter 41). Not covered by edible guts or textile materials.

Dried Animal Bladder Sheets

Whole or pieced dried bladders from cattle or sheep, flattened into sheets for use in fly fishing floats or traditional lamp shades. Excluded from edible products per note (a), classified in HTS 0511.99.4070 as other dead animal parts unfit for consumption. Distinct from guts prepared for sausage casings.

Bone Ash Powder

Finely ground ash from calcined animal bones, used as fertilizer or in ceramic production. HTS 0511.99.4070 covers this as other animal products NES from dead animals unfit for food, not qualifying as ivory or horsehair. Excludes prepared blood meal.

Camel Hair Clippings

Short clippings and waste from camel undercoat processing, unsuitable for yarn. Under HTS 0511.99.4070 as other animal hair waste NES, excluded from Section XI textile materials per note (c). Not horsehair, so not specifically under 0511 horsehair subheading.

Dried Fish Swim Bladders

Isinglass from dried swim bladders of fish (Chapter 3 dead animals), used for clarification in beer/wine. HTS 0511.99.4070 as other NES products from unfit dead animals. Excluded from edible per note (a).

Goat Horn Shavings

Shavings from buffalo or goat horns, used for buttons or fertilizer. Classified HTS 0511.99.4070 as other animal products NES, not ivory per note despite hard keratin. From dead animals unfit for consumption.