HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0501.00 – Animal products; hair, human, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair

HS code 0501.00 is the 6-digit subheading for animal products, hair, human, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair. It is used for raw human hair bundles, virgin human hair, remy human hair, collected human hair waste and washed human hair.

What HS 0501.00 covers

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.

Covers
  • Raw human hair bundles
  • Virgin human hair
  • Remy human hair
  • Collected human hair waste
  • Washed human hair
  • Unprocessed human hair ponytails
Examples
  • Indian Temple Hair
  • Brazilian Virgin Hair
  • Peruvian Remy Hair
  • Collected Salon Hair Waste
  • Washed Human Hair for Wigs

Codes often confused with 0501.00

Common mistake. 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.

6703.00Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like67.04Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair, n.e.c. or included

Top exporters and importers of HS code 050100, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 050100 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 96% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 54% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 India $269M
  2. 2 Pakistan $6.2M
  3. 3 United States $1.6M

World total: $281M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Myanmar $26M
  2. 2 Austria $8.8M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$4.3M

World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 0501.00

Brazil does not split HS 0501.00: its NCM code is 0501.00.00.

  1. 0501.00.00 Unworked human hair and hair wasteCabelo em bruto, mesmo lavado ou desengordurado; desperdícios de cabelo.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 05.01 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 0501.00

What is HS code 050100?

HS code 050100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 050100?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 050100 in UN Comtrade data were India ($269M, 96% of world exports), Pakistan ($6.2M) and the United States ($1.6M). World exports came to about $281M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 050100?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 050100 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($26M, 54% of world imports), Austria ($8.8M) and Bangladesh (about $4.3M). World imports came to about $48M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 050100?

In Brazil, HS code 050100 is NCM 0501.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.