About HS Code 050100
This HS code covers unworked human hair, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair. This raw material is a significant commodity in the global beauty and fashion industries, primarily used for manufacturing wigs, hair extensions, and hairpieces. The trade involves collecting hair from various sources, often from temples, salons, or individuals, and then sorting, cleaning, and bundling it for export. Importers are typically manufacturers in countries with established wig-making industries, seeking high-quality, ethically sourced hair. Ethical sourcing and transparency in the supply chain are increasingly important considerations for buyers, as is ensuring the hair's quality (e.g., virgin, Remy) for different product applications. Waste hair can also be traded for various industrial uses.
Products Under This Code
Raw human hair bundles, virgin human hair, Remy human hair, collected human hair waste, washed human hair, unprocessed human hair ponytails
Real World Examples
Indian Temple Hair, Brazilian Virgin Hair, Peruvian Remy Hair, Collected Salon Hair Waste, Washed Human Hair for Wigs
Common Misclassification
This code is for *unworked* human hair. It's often confused with 670300 (human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for making wigs or the like) or 6704 (wigs, false beards, etc.) if the hair has undergone significant processing or is already a finished product.
Products Classified Under 0501.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers are often countries with large wig and hair extension manufacturing industries like China, Vietnam, and the US; exporters include India, Brazil, and other countries with significant hair collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 050100?
HS code 050100 covers: Animal products; hair, human, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair. This HS code covers unworked human hair, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair. This raw material is a significant commodity in the global beauty and fashion industries, primarily used for manufacturing wigs, hair extensions, and hairpieces. The trade involves collecting hair from various sources, often from temples, salons, or individuals, and then sorting, cleaning, and bundling it for export. Importers are typically manufacturers in countries with established wig-making industries, seeking high-quality, ethically sourced hair. Ethical sourcing and transparency in the supply chain are increasingly important considerations for buyers, as is ensuring the hair's quality (e.g., virgin, Remy) for different product applications. Waste hair can also be traded for various industrial uses.
What products fall under HS code 050100?
Raw human hair bundles, virgin human hair, Remy human hair, collected human hair waste, washed human hair, unprocessed human hair ponytails
What are common misclassifications for HS code 050100?
This code is for *unworked* human hair. It's often confused with 670300 (human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for making wigs or the like) or 6704 (wigs, false beards, etc.) if the hair has undergone significant processing or is already a finished product.
How is HS code 050100 structured?
HS code 050100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.