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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for hog/cow bristles in brushes
Brush-making bristles explicitly excluded to 0502 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Explicitly declare non-brush use to avoid 0502; provide end-use affidavits
• Adhere to ash content limits (<0.5%) for clean yield validation
Related Products 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.