Horse Mane Trimmings

Trimmings from equine mane hair, considered horsehair waste. HTS 0511.99.40 applies to these unsorted byproducts used in violin bow making and crafts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina1.1%+35.0%36.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

9209.92Lower: 14.6% vs 36.1%

If further processed into bow hair

Parts for musical instruments like bow hair move to Chapter 92.

5811.00.10Higher: 48.2% vs 36.1%

If quilted or layered with support

Horsehair put up as layer shifts out of 0511 per heading note.

0502.10.00Lower: 10% vs 36.1%

If prepared for brushes

Prepared tufts for broom/brush making excluded to 9603 or related.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide photos or samples showing unsorted state to confirm 0511 vs 0501

โ€ข Ensure no adulteration with synthetic fibers, which could reclassify

โ€ข Watch for CITES if from protected equine species