About HS Code 670420
This category encompasses wigs, false beards, eyebrows, eyelashes, switches, and similar articles made from human hair. These are premium products, highly valued for their natural look, feel, and styling versatility, often used for cosmetic purposes, medical hair loss solutions (e.g., for alopecia or chemotherapy patients), and high-end fashion. The trade involves a complex supply chain, from ethical sourcing of raw human hair (often from India, China, and Brazil) to specialized manufacturing and distribution to high-end salons, wig boutiques, and medical suppliers. Key considerations include hair quality (e.g., Remy hair), processing techniques (dyeing, perming), and ethical sourcing practices, which significantly impact pricing and market demand.
Products Under This Code
Human hair full lace wigs, human hair clip-in extensions, human hair false eyelashes, human hair toupees, human hair ponytails, human hair bundles, human hair frontals
Real World Examples
Jon Renau (human hair collections), Raquel Welch (human hair wigs), Bellami Hair (human hair extensions), House of Lashes (human hair styles), Hairdo Wigs
Common Misclassification
Easily confused with 670419 (synthetic hair) or 670490 (animal/other textile hair) if the material origin is not clearly declared, as all cover similar 'false hair' articles.
Products Classified Under 6704.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Footwear & Headgear industry.
Trade Overview
India, China, and Vietnam are major exporters of human hair products, while the USA, UK, and Nigeria are top importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 670420?
HS code 670420 covers: Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.; of human hair. This category encompasses wigs, false beards, eyebrows, eyelashes, switches, and similar articles made from human hair. These are premium products, highly valued for their natural look, feel, and styling versatility, often used for cosmetic purposes, medical hair loss solutions (e.g., for alopecia or chemotherapy patients), and high-end fashion. The trade involves a complex supply chain, from ethical sourcing of raw human hair (often from India, China, and Brazil) to specialized manufacturing and distribution to high-end salons, wig boutiques, and medical suppliers. Key considerations include hair quality (e.g., Remy hair), processing techniques (dyeing, perming), and ethical sourcing practices, which significantly impact pricing and market demand.
What products fall under HS code 670420?
Human hair full lace wigs, human hair clip-in extensions, human hair false eyelashes, human hair toupees, human hair ponytails, human hair bundles, human hair frontals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 670420?
Easily confused with 670419 (synthetic hair) or 670490 (animal/other textile hair) if the material origin is not clearly declared, as all cover similar 'false hair' articles.
How is HS code 670420 structured?
HS code 670420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (67) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.