HQ 950968: Classification of Horsehair

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                              HQ 950968

                              February 12,1992


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CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 0503.00.00

Ron & Gail Maulding
Shoni's Candles
P.O. Box 705
Deer Lodge, Mt. 59722

RE:  Classification of Horsehair

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Maulding:

     Your letter of December 27, 1991, concerns the tariff
status of horsehair from China and Argentina.

FACTS:

     You state that you are interested in importing horsehair
from the mane or tail of the horse, usually 20 to 30 inches in
length and in various natural colors.  You add that the horsehair
is used in the manufacture of various "western" or "cowboy"
articles, such as belts, hatbands, bola ties, earrings, etc.

ISSUE:

     Classification of horsehair under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

     The Explanatory Notes to the HTSUS explain the scope of
the various provisions of the TSUS.  Enclosed is a copy of the
explanatory notes to heading 0503, HTSUS, which describes the
type of hair covered by the provision.  Since horsehair is an
animal product, you might want to contact the Food and Drug
Administration which has regulations concerning the importation
of certain food and animal products.  For information on any
requirements which might apply, it is suggested that you write
to:
          Department of Health and Human Services
          200 C Street S.W.
          Washington, D.C. 20204

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HOLDING:

     Horsehair imported from Argentina or China is classifiable
under subheading 0503.00.00, HTSUS, and is free of duty.

                         Sincerely,




                         John Durant, Director
                         Commercial Rulings Division

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