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Buffalo Coarse Hair

Uncarded, uncombed coarse hair from water buffalo hides, utilized in ropes and coarse textiles. Classified as coarse animal hair under HTS 5102.20.00.00 since buffalo is not a fine hair animal per chapter notes.

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.

5102.11Lower: 14% vs 35%

If from yak (similar to buffalo)

Yak hair is fine animal hair; source verification critical to distinguish.

0502.90.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If for industrial brush production

Dedicated brush hair excluded from chapter 51.

5509.91.00.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If converted to synthetic blend

Material composition change to synthetic core yarn shifts heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain veterinary certificates confirming no fine hair content from listed animals

Prepare for CBP inspection on clean yield; retain lab analysis records

Use for special purposes like felts only with proper bonding under US note (d)