HS Code for Badger hair

HS code 050290 is specifically designated for "badger hair and other brush making hair and waste of such bristles or hair, n.e.c. in heading no. 0502 (excluding horsehair)." The product "Badger hair" directly aligns with the primary description within this code. This classification covers raw or simply prepared animal hair that is suitable for the manufacturing of brushes, excluding horsehair, which is classified elsewhere. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified or included) clause ensures that various types of brush-making hair, beyond just badger hair, are covered here, provided they are not specifically mentioned in other subheadings of 0502 or other chapters.

Products Included

• Raw badger hair, unprocessed
• Prepared badger hair for use in shaving brushes or artist brushes
• Waste badger hair resulting from processing
• Other animal hair suitable for brush making (e.g., squirrel, sable), excluding horsehair and pig/hog/boar bristles

Common Misclassification

A common point of confusion is with HS code 050210, which specifically covers "Pig, hog or boar bristles and hair." The distinction is the animal source; 050290 is for badger hair and other brush-making hair, while 050210 is exclusively for porcine hair. Another potential misclassification could be with HS code 670300, which includes "Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for making wigs or the like." The key difference is the level of processing and intended use; 050290 is for raw or simply prepared hair for brushes, not highly worked hair for wigs or similar articles.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Badger hair?

The HS code for badger hair, whether raw or simply prepared for brush making, is 050290.

Does HS code 050290 include horsehair?

No, the description for HS code 050290 explicitly states "excluding horsehair." Horsehair, whether raw or prepared for brush-making, is classified under different headings, typically 050100 for raw horsehair or 050210 if it falls under bristles of pig, hog or boar (though horsehair is distinct from these).