Pig Coarse Hair

Uncarded coarse hair from pigs (not bristles), used in plaster and composites, raw import condition. Coarse animal hair per HTS 5102.20.00.00, excluding true bristles.

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.

0502.90.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If swine bristles

All bristles and brush-making hair to 0502 per notes.

5101Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If wool-contaminated

Wool presence dominates classification under chapter 51 wool.

6808.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If carbonized fibers

Carbonized state alters clean yield definition per US note (c).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from 0502 bristles via processing intent declaration

Test for 1.5% alcohol-soluble material in clean yield calc