Horsehair Bow Rehair Kit

Kit containing bow hair for rehairing violin or viola bows, a direct accessory for bowed string instruments. Falls under HTS 9209.92.60.00 as explicitly listed bow hair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0501.00.00Higher: 18.9% vs 17.5%

If imported as raw horsehair without musical context

Human hair and animal hair for general use are in Chapter 5.

9209.92.20.00Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If packaged for guitar or harp string replacement

Accessories for non-bowed strings use different subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact hair origin (e.g

Mongolian horsehair) and quantity for accurate valuation

Include usage instructions in shipments to affirm classification as musical accessory

Watch for agricultural restrictions on animal hair imports