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0502 — Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; and waste thereof
Chapter 05: Products of animal origin
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0502 when importing products like pig bristles or hog hair, often used in brush manufacturing. For example, if you're shipping a batch of bristles sourced from pigs, this is the correct classification.
When deciding between HS-6 050210 and HS-6 050290, note that 050210 specifically covers hair and bristles from pigs, hogs, or boars. If your shipment includes badger hair or other brush-making hair not specified elsewhere, you would use 050290.
If your product includes waste from the processing of these hairs, it will still fall under the respective HS-6 lines. Ensure you accurately classify based on the primary source of the hair or bristles to avoid customs issues.
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HS-4 0502 · pig bristles import · hog hair classification · animal hair products · brush making materials · waste hair products · badger hair · hair and bristles · animal products import · HS-6 050210 · HS-6 050290
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Pig bristles for brush making
- Hog hair used in upholstery
- Boar bristles for cosmetic brushes
- Waste material from processing hog hair
- Badger hair for high-quality brushes
- Mixed hair waste for industrial applications
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 0502 used for?
- How to classify pig bristles for import?
- Difference between HS-6 050210 and 050290?
- What products fall under HS-4 0502?
- Are there restrictions on importing hog hair?
- How to handle waste from animal hair processing?
Related topics
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- importing pig bristles under HS-4 0502
- classifying animal hair products for customs
- understanding HS-6 050210 and 050290
- requirements for importing hog hair
- waste products from animal hair processing
- using badger hair in brush manufacturing
- how to declare animal hair imports
- n.e.c. classifications in HS-4 0502
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-4 0502?
- HS-4 0502 includes pig, hog, or boar bristles and hair, as well as waste from these products.
- How do I determine if my product falls under HS-6 050210 or 050290?
- Use HS-6 050210 for hair and bristles from pigs, hogs, or boars, and HS-6 050290 for badger hair and other unspecified brush-making hair.
- Are there any specific import restrictions for animal hair products?
- Yes, certain animal hair products may have restrictions based on health regulations or country-specific import laws.
- What is considered waste in the context of HS-4 0502?
- Waste refers to by-products generated during the processing of animal hair, which can also be classified under the relevant HS-6 lines.
- Can I import mixed hair waste under HS-4 0502?
- Yes, as long as the waste is derived from the specified animals and is properly classified under the appropriate HS-6 subheading.
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