Coarse animal hair, carded or combed
Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments): > Coarse animal hair, carded or combed
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5105.40.00.00
Carded Cow Tail Hair
Coarse hair sourced from cow tails, carded to straighten and clean for textile or craft applications. This fits HTS 5105.40.00.00 for carded coarse animal hair from animals outside fine hair definitions. Used in traditional rope making or artisan brushes.
Combed Llama Guard Hair
Coarse guard hairs from llamas (separated from fine undercoat), combed for yarn. HTS 5105.40.00.00 for coarse, not fine animal hair per notes. Used in rugged outerwear yarns.
Carded Sheep Skin Hair
Coarse hair from sheep skins (not wool), carded for industrial felts. Classed under HTS 5105.40.00.00 as coarse animal hair processed. For paper-making felts.
Combed Alpaca Guard Hairs
Coarse outer guard hairs from alpacas, combed separately from fine fiber. HTS 5105.40.00.00 for coarse portion. For blending in coarse textiles.
Carded Yak Guard Hair
Coarse guard hair from yaks, carded for spinning. Coarse per notes, HTS 5105.40.00.00. Used in tent fabrics.
Combed Nutria Coarse Hair
Coarse outer hair from nutria, combed (fine underhair separated). HTS 5105.40.00.00 coarse processed. For felting.
Carded Goat Hair Fiber
Coarse animal hair from common goats that has been carded to align the fibers for spinning or felting. This product falls under HTS 5105.40.00.00 as it is coarse animal hair (not fine animal hair like cashmere or mohair) that has undergone carding, a process to disentangle and align fibers. It is typically used in rug making or coarse yarn production.
Combed Horse Tail Hair
Coarse hair from horse tails, combed to remove short fibers and tangles, excluding mane hair used for brush-making. Classified under HTS 5105.40.00.00 as coarse animal hair (not defined as fine or horsehair in 0511) that is combed. Commonly used in violin bow making or upholstery stuffing.
Combed Buffalo Hair
Coarse hair from water buffalo, combed to prepare for spinning into durable yarns. HTS 5105.40.00.00 applies to combed coarse animal hair not qualifying as fine. Ideal for heavy carpets or ropes.
Carded Pig Bristle Hair (Non-Brush)
Coarse pig hair (excluding brush-making bristles), carded for textile use. Falls under HTS 5105.40.00.00 as processed coarse animal hair. Used in specialty coarse fabrics.