Buffalo Coarse Hair from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)