HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 6703.00 – Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like

HS code 6703.00 is the 6-digit subheading for human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked, wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like. It is used for raw human hair bundles (processed), bleached human hair wefts, prepared yak hair for wigs, synthetic hair fibers (pre-treated for wigs) and dyed human hair extensions.

What HS 6703.00 covers

This HS code covers human hair that has undergone processing such as dressing, thinning, bleaching, or other treatments, as well as prepared wool, animal hair, or other textile materials specifically intended for making wigs, false beards, or similar articles. This is a crucial intermediate goods category for the global wig and hair extension industry. International trade is driven by the high demand for hairpieces, particularly in fashion, beauty, and theatrical sectors. Importers are typically wig manufacturers, hair extension companies, and beauty supply distributors worldwide, especially in regions with strong beauty markets like North America, Europe, and parts of Africa. Exporters are often countries with large populations where hair collection is prevalent, such as India and China, which also possess advanced processing capabilities. Key trade considerations include hair quality (e.g., virgin, Remy), ethical sourcing practices, processing standards, and color consistency.

Covers
  • Raw human hair bundles (processed)
  • Bleached human hair wefts
  • Prepared yak hair for wigs
  • Synthetic hair fibers (pre-treated for wigs)
  • Dyed human hair extensions
  • Thinned human hair for toupees
Examples
  • Indian Remy hair
  • Chinese virgin hair
  • processed synthetic kanekalon fibers
  • European human hair

Codes often confused with 6703.00

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 050100 for raw, unworked human hair, or with finished wigs (6704) if the material is already assembled into a complete hairpiece, requiring distinction based on the degree of processing and final form.

0501.00Animal products; hair, human, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair67.04Wigs, 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 670300, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 670300 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% 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 $633M
  2. 2 China $249M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$154M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $1.3B
  2. 2 North Korea* ~$208M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$84M

World total: $1.8B 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 6703.00

Brazil does not split HS 6703.00: its NCM code is 6703.00.00.

  1. 6703.00.00 Worked human hair; wool and textiles for wigsCabelo disposto no mesmo sentido, adelgaçado, branqueado ou preparado de outro modo; lã, pelos e outras matérias têxteis, preparados para fabricação de perucas ou de artigos semelhantes.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 67.03 →

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

Questions about HS 6703.00

What is HS code 670300?

HS code 670300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like. This HS code covers human hair that has undergone processing such as dressing, thinning, bleaching, or other treatments, as well as prepared wool, animal hair, or other textile materials specifically intended for making wigs, false beards, or similar articles. This is a crucial intermediate goods category for the global wig and hair extension industry. International trade is driven by the high demand for hairpieces, particularly in fashion, beauty, and theatrical sectors. Importers are typically wig manufacturers, hair extension companies, and beauty supply distributors worldwide, especially in regions with strong beauty markets like North America, Europe, and parts of Africa. Exporters are often countries with large populations where hair collection is prevalent, such as India and China, which also possess advanced processing capabilities. Key trade considerations include hair quality (e.g., virgin, Remy), ethical sourcing practices, processing standards, and color consistency.

What products fall under HS code 670300?

Raw human hair bundles (processed), bleached human hair wefts, prepared yak hair for wigs, synthetic hair fibers (pre-treated for wigs), dyed human hair extensions, thinned human hair for toupees

What are common misclassifications for HS code 670300?

This code can be confused with 050100 for raw, unworked human hair, or with finished wigs (6704) if the material is already assembled into a complete hairpiece, requiring distinction based on the degree of processing and final form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 670300?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 670300 in UN Comtrade data were India ($633M, 52% of world exports), China ($249M) and Bangladesh (about $154M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 670300?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 670300 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 71% of world imports), North Korea (about $208M) and Vietnam (about $84M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 670300 structured?

HS code 670300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (67) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) 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 670300?

In Brazil, HS code 670300 is NCM 6703.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.