Processed coarse animal hair — from horses, cattle, and similar species — carded or combed for industrial and specialty textile applications enters under a single tariff line (5105400000). China is the dominant supplier of this commodity, with Italy and Canada also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. Coarse hair is widely used in upholstery padding, brush manufacturing, and certain technical textiles, making it a niche but consistent industrial input. Correct classification depends on confirming that the fiber diameter and species place the material outside the fine-hair provisions of Chapter 51.
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Brush and broom manufacturers, upholstery and mattress producers, and specialty felt makers are the primary end users. Horsehair in particular is valued for its stiffness and resilience in upholstery and musical instrument bow-making applications.
Yes — once coarse animal hair is spun into yarn or incorporated into woven or nonwoven fabric, it moves out of Chapter 51's fiber/top provisions and into the yarn or fabric headings. Importers should ensure the product is still in carded or combed fiber form, not yet converted to yarn, to correctly classify it under 510540.
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 5105
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5105400000 | Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed | — | -- | -- |
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12K of Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported, exports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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