Animal products; hair and bristles, of pigs, hogs or boars, and waste thereof

HS code 050210 covers the trade of animal products, specifically hair and bristles from pigs, hogs, or boars, as well as any waste from these materials. This industry plays a vital role in the broader agricultural and manufacturing sectors, providing essential raw materials for a range of products, from brushes and textiles to industrial applications. The global demand for these animal-derived products continues to grow, driven by increasing industrialization and consumer preferences.

The production of hair and bristles under HS code 050210 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of these materials. Pigs, hogs, and boars are the primary sources, with the hair and bristles harvested during slaughter or through specialized collection methods. The collected materials are then cleaned, graded, and prepared for further processing or packaging, depending on the intended end-use.

The key inputs for the 050210 industry include the live animals (pigs, hogs, or boars) from which the hair and bristles are sourced. Additionally, specialized equipment for collection, sorting, and processing the raw materials is required, such as shearing tools, cleaning machinery, and packaging equipment. The industry may also rely on transportation and logistics services to move the products to domestic and international markets.

The primary outputs of the 050210 industry are the hair and bristles themselves, which are used in a variety of applications. These materials may be further processed and incorporated into 650300 Brushes, brooms, and mops, 570500 Carpets and other textile floor coverings, and 940360 Furniture; parts, among other products. The waste and byproducts from this industry may also have value, potentially finding use in 050690 (Animal products; bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of these products).