9603.90.80.50/Alpaca Hair Brush Knots/Japan

Alpaca Hair Brush Knots from Japan

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.

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

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