Animal products; badger hair and other brush making hair and waste of such bristles or hair, n.e.c. in heading no. 0502 (excluding horsehair)

HS code 050290 covers a range of animal-derived products used in the manufacturing of various brushes and other goods. This industry plays a vital role in the global supply chain, providing essential raw materials for a diverse array of industries, from personal care to industrial applications. The trade and processing of these specialized animal products are an integral part of the broader economy, contributing to the production of a wide array of consumer and commercial products.

The production of goods under HS code 050290 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of animal hair and bristles. This may include the harvesting of badger hair, as well as other brush-making hair from various animal sources. The collected materials are then cleaned, graded, and prepared for further processing or direct use in the manufacture of brushes, paintbrushes, and other specialized products.

The main inputs required for the industry covered by HS code 050290 include the raw animal hair and bristles, which are typically sourced from specialized farms, ranches, or wild animal populations. Additionally, the industry may rely on various processing equipment, such as sorting machines, cleaning systems, and packaging materials, to prepare the materials for distribution and use in downstream industries.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 050290 are the processed animal hair and bristles, which are then used in the production of a wide range of brushes, including paintbrushes, toothbrushes, and industrial brushes. These materials may also be used in the manufacture of other products, such as 420500 (Brushes, brooms, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (excluding rubber squeegees)) and 960310 Brooms and brushes, including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles; hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (excluding rubber squeegees.