Horsehair Waste for Stuffing from Canada
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.
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Import Tips
• 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