Goat Hair Fiber from Japan
Raw coarse hair obtained from common goats, not processed beyond scouring, used primarily for brush making and upholstery stuffing. This falls under HTS 5102.20.00.00 as coarse animal hair, defined as hair from animals not classified as fine animal hair, in its uncarded and uncombed state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calculate 'clean yield' per US note (b) based on moisture, vegetable matter, and ash content to determine dutiable weight accurately
• Provide certificates verifying the hair is from common goats (not Angora or Kashmir) to confirm coarse classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as fine animal hair, which shifts to 5102.11 and may incur different treatment