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Alpaca Hair Brush Knots

Prepared knots of fine alpaca animal hair for specialty brushes, under HTS 9603.90.8050 as prepared tufts ready for incorporation. Meets unmounted knot definition, excluding Chapter 51 wool yarns. Used in cosmetic or polishing brushes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+20.0%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5109.10Lower: 18.5% vs 22.8%

If combed into yarn

Animal hair yarns classify under Chapter 51 textiles.

9603.29Lower: 16.1% vs 22.8%

If mounted on brush backs

Assembled hair brushes become finished products.

3304.10Lower: 12.5% vs 22.8%

If for cosmetic brushes

Chapter 33 exclusion applies to beauty brushes.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide hair wash certificates to prove preparation; avoid yarn twisting that shifts to Chapter 51; label for non-cosmetic use per Chapter 33 exclusion