Combed Horse Tail Hair from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from heading 0511 horsehair (for stuffing) by proving end-use like bow hair; retain supplier certifications
• Calculate clean yield accurately, allowing for 12% moisture and minimal ash per US notes to prevent duty disputes