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Badger hair and other fine animal fibers used in brushmaking—including squirrel, pony, and similar specialty hairs—serve the high-end shaving brush, artist brush, and cosmetic brush industries. Germany leads US imports under this heading, reflecting Europe's long-standing artisan brush manufacturing tradition, with China and South Korea also significant sources. Importers should be aware that certain species-specific hairs (particularly badger) may require CITES documentation if the source species is listed, and classification must be distinguished from coarser pig bristles under heading 0502.
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Badger species vary in their CITES listing status by country of origin. Importers should confirm whether the specific badger species and source country require CITES documentation before shipment, as failure to present required permits can result in detention or seizure at the port of entry.
Heading 0502.10 is limited to bristles and hair of pigs, hogs, or boars, while 0502.90 captures badger hair and all other animal hair used in brushmaking—such as squirrel, pony, or goat—along with their waste. The species of origin is the primary classification determinant, and importers should include species identification in commercial documentation.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |
| GERMANY | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0502900000 | BADGER HAIR & OTHER BRUSHMAKING HAIR, WASTE THEROF | $0 | -- | -- |
BADGER HAIR & OTHER BRUSHMAKING HAIR, WASTE THEROF
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0502900000 | BADGER HAIR & OTHER BRUSHMAKING HAIR, WASTE THEROF | $0 |
BADGER HAIR & OTHER BRUSHMAKING HAIR, WASTE THEROF
DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI
HS 051199
DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES
HS 050510
PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI
HS 051191
ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS
HS 050400
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI
HS 050690
BOVINE SEMEN
HS 051110
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | -- | -- |
| CLEVELAND, OH | -- | -- | -- |