HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0502.10 – Animal products; hair and bristles, of pigs, hogs or boars, and waste thereof
HS code 0502.10 is the 6-digit subheading for animal products, hair and bristles, of pigs, hogs or boars, and waste thereof. It is used for pig bristles for paint brushes, hog hair for shaving brushes, boar hair for hairbrushes, pig hair waste and processed pig hair for industrial filters.
What HS 0502.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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
Codes often confused with 0502.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 050210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 050210 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 84% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $27M 84% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.6M 8.3% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.5M 4.7% of world exports
World total: $32M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $8.7M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $5.0M 15% of world imports
- 3 Italy $2.6M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $34M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0502.10 3
Brazil splits HS 0502.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0502.10.1 Pigs' bristlesCerdas de porco Group
- 0502.10.11 Washed, bleached or degreased pig bristlesLavadas, alvejadas ou desengorduradas, mesmo tintas
- 0502.10.19 Pig bristles, not washed, bleached or degreasedOutras
- 0502.10.90 Other pig, hog or boar bristles, hair and wasteOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 05.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0502.10
What is HS code 050210?
HS code 050210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 050210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 050210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($27M, 84% of world exports), Germany ($2.6M) and the United States ($1.5M). World exports came to about $32M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 050210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 050210 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($8.7M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($5.0M) and Italy ($2.6M). World imports came to about $34M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 050210?
Brazil splits HS code 050210 into 3 NCM codes: 0502.10.11 (Washed, bleached or degreased pig bristles), 0502.10.19 (Pig bristles, not washed, bleached or degreased), 0502.10.90 (Other pig, hog or boar bristles, hair and waste). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.