Horsehair Fabric for Upholstery

Woven fabric made from horsehair, known for its durability and resilience, primarily used in high-end furniture upholstery. It falls under HTS 5113.00.00.00 as a woven fabric of horsehair, distinct from finer animal hairs in other chapters. The coarse, stiff nature of horsehair makes it ideal for structural support in cushions and seats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If blended with fine animal hair like cashmere

Blends exceeding 85% fine hair shift to heading 5112 for fine animal hair fabrics, changing material composition classification.

5903.90.30Same rate: 37.7%

If coated or laminated for waterproofing

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics fall under Chapter 59, based on state of completion and surface treatment.

9401Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If imported as part of completed furniture upholstery

When assembled into seats or furniture components, it becomes a part thereof under Chapter 94, treated as end-use article rather than fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify clean yield certification as per US notes, ensuring horsehair meets the 12% moisture and low ash content standards to avoid duty adjustments

Provide detailed invoices specifying horsehair origin and weave type; common pitfalls include misclassification as fine hair under Chapter 51 headings

Bond may be required if repurposed beyond upholstery; retain processing records for Customs audits

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Coarse Goat Hair Canvas

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Horsehair Webbing for Mattress Springs

Woven horsehair webbing strips used to support mattress springs in traditional bedding. HTS 5113.00.00.00 applies to woven horsehair fabrics, valued for breathability and firmness in furniture cores. Excludes brush-making hair per chapter notes.

Cow Tail Hair Fabric

Woven fabric from coarse cow tail hair, used in traditional brushes and upholstery edging. Falls under HTS 5113.00.00.00 as coarse animal hair (not fine varieties or horsehair specifically excluded). Known for stiffness and longevity in semi-industrial uses.

Yak Coarse Hair Linen Blend

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Horsehair Lining Fabric

Fine-woven horsehair fabric for garment linings and hat stiffeners in bespoke tailoring. Under HTS 5113.00.00.00 for woven horsehair, prized for natural springiness and moldability. Differentiated from coarse hair by specific horsehair provision.