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Horsehair Waste

Waste material from horsehair processing, consisting of short fibers and trimmings from manes and tails of equine animals. Classified under HTS 0511.99.40 as horsehair waste, other than sorted horsehair of heading 0501, unfit for direct human consumption but used in industrial applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+35.0%36.1%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

0501.00.00Lower: 18.9% vs 36.1%

If sorted by length without root/tip arrangement

Chapter note deems length-sorted horsehair as not worked, falling under heading 0501 for human hair and animal hair.

4107.91Lower: 12.4% vs 36.1%

If processed into leather parings

Parings and similar waste of raw hides or skins shift to Chapter 41, excluded from Chapter 5.

9603.10Lower: 20% vs 36.1%

If made into prepared knots or tufts for brooms

Prepared broomcorn knots or tufts, including horsehair variants, are covered by heading 9603, excluded from this chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin certification to ensure equine or bovine source as per chapter definition of horsehair

Provide documentation proving unfitness for human consumption to avoid reclassification