Deer Hide Coarse Hair from Japan
Raw, unprocessed coarse hair shorn from deer hides, used in artisanal felts and insulation. Meets HTS 5102.20.00.00 criteria as coarse hair from non-fine animals, not carded or combed.
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
• Label entries clearly as 'coarse animal hair - deer' to prevent confusion with fine hairs
• Calculate allowances for vegetable matter (up to 15%) in clean content per US notes
• Monitor for CITES restrictions if from endangered deer species