U.S. imports of pigs', hogs', and boars' bristles and hair, and waste thereof (HS 050210) totaled $0 in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Bristles and coarse hair from pigs, hogs, and boars — along with manufacturing waste — are a specialized raw material for the brush-making industry, classified under 0502100000. China dominates global supply of this commodity, and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a significant cost consideration for US brush manufacturers sourcing this input. India and Japan are secondary suppliers. The product is an industrial material with no mandatory food or agricultural admissibility review, but importers should confirm that the goods are not live-animal byproducts requiring USDA APHIS documentation.
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Yes. Imports of pigs', hogs', and boars' bristles and hair from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicable list and rate with CBP or a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 coverage and rates are subject to ongoing review and modification.
Chapter 5 heading 050210 covers coarse bristles and hair from pigs, hogs, and boars used primarily in brush manufacturing. Fine animal hair suitable for textile spinning (such as certain specialty fibers) is classified in Chapter 51. The key distinction is the coarseness and intended industrial use — brush-making bristles are too coarse for textile processing and are specifically enumerated in Chapter 5.
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Imports
$0
from 1 country · YTD: $323K
Exports: $0
Surplus of $0 (net exporter)
YTD: $323K imported (April 2026)
Monthly import values over time
DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI
HS 051199
PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI
HS 051191
ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS
HS 050400
BOVINE SEMEN
HS 051110
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI
HS 050690
DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES
HS 050510
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