About HS Code 050210
This HS code specifically covers hair and bristles of pigs, hogs, or boars, and waste thereof. These natural bristles are highly valued for their stiffness, resilience, and ability to hold and distribute liquids, making them a preferred material for various types of brushes. The primary applications include paintbrushes, shaving brushes, hairbrushes, and industrial brushes. International trade involves sourcing raw bristles from pig farming regions, which are then cleaned, sorted, and bundled for export. Importers are typically brush manufacturers who rely on these natural fibers for their superior performance characteristics compared to synthetic alternatives. Quality factors like length, stiffness, and color are crucial for determining value and end-use, and waste material can be used in other industrial applications.
Products Under This Code
Pig bristles for paint brushes, hog hair for shaving brushes, boar hair for hairbrushes, pig hair waste, processed pig hair for industrial filters, hog bristles for cleaning brushes
Real World Examples
Da Vinci Hog Bristle Brushes, Kent Brushes Boar Bristle Hairbrushes, Omega Boar Bristle Shaving Brushes, Winsor & Newton Hog Bristle Brushes, Industrial Pig Hair for Filtration
Common Misclassification
This code is specifically for pig, hog, or boar hair/bristles. It could be confused with 050290 (other badger hair and other brush-making hair) or 050300 (horsehair) if the animal source is not correctly identified.
Products Classified Under 0502.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
China is a dominant exporter and also a significant importer for processing; other importers include brush manufacturers in Europe and North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 050210?
HS code 050210 covers: Animal products; hair and bristles, of pigs, hogs or boars, and waste thereof. This HS code specifically covers hair and bristles of pigs, hogs, or boars, and waste thereof. These natural bristles are highly valued for their stiffness, resilience, and ability to hold and distribute liquids, making them a preferred material for various types of brushes. The primary applications include paintbrushes, shaving brushes, hairbrushes, and industrial brushes. International trade involves sourcing raw bristles from pig farming regions, which are then cleaned, sorted, and bundled for export. Importers are typically brush manufacturers who rely on these natural fibers for their superior performance characteristics compared to synthetic alternatives. Quality factors like length, stiffness, and color are crucial for determining value and end-use, and waste material can be used in other industrial applications.
What products fall under HS code 050210?
Pig bristles for paint brushes, hog hair for shaving brushes, boar hair for hairbrushes, pig hair waste, processed pig hair for industrial filters, hog bristles for cleaning brushes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 050210?
This code is specifically for pig, hog, or boar hair/bristles. It could be confused with 050290 (other badger hair and other brush-making hair) or 050300 (horsehair) if the animal source is not correctly identified.
How is HS code 050210 structured?
HS code 050210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.