Buffalo Coarse Hair from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)