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 brush-making industry. This includes badger hair, as well as other types of brush-making hair and waste from such bristles or hair. These materials are essential inputs for the production of various brushes, brooms, and other cleaning tools that are widely used across industries and households. The global trade in these animal products plays a significant role in supporting the broader brush manufacturing sector, which is an important part of the overall manufacturing economy.

The production of the animal products covered under HS code 050290 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of the raw materials. Badger hair and other brush-making hair are often harvested from animals through ethical and sustainable methods. The collected materials then undergo cleaning, grading, and sometimes dyeing or other treatments to prepare them for use in brush manufacturing.

The main inputs required for the production of the animal products under HS code 050290 are the raw animal hair and bristles, as well as any necessary processing equipment and facilities. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs such as dyes, solvents, or packaging materials may also be required. The availability and quality of the animal-derived raw materials are crucial to the success of this industry.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 050290 are the processed animal hair and bristles, which are then consumed by the 960310 Brooms, brushes and mops industry to manufacture a wide range of brushes, brooms, and other cleaning tools. These products are used across various sectors, including 940420 Mattresses and 950691 (Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, n.e.c. in this chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools), among others.