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5105.40.00.00/Combed Horse Tail Hair/Japan

Combed Horse Tail Hair from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Combed Horse Tail Hair from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5105.40.00.00