Product classification
HS code for Animal hair wigs: 6704.90
Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c., of animal hair or of textile materials other than synthetic.
Classification of animal hair wigs under HS 6704.90
Animal hair wigs are precisely classified under HS code 670490 due to their specific material composition and their function as articles of adornment. This particular heading encompasses wigs, false beards, eyebrows, eyelashes, switches, and other similar articles that are manufactured from animal hair or from textile materials other than synthetic fibers. The primary criterion for classification under 670490 is the use of animal hair as the predominant material. This distinction is vital, as it separates these products from those crafted from human hair, which are typically classified under different headings, often as raw or semi-processed materials, and also from items made of synthetic fibers. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified or included) aspect within the description for this subheading signifies its role as a comprehensive category for such finished articles when they are not more specifically enumerated in other subheadings within Chapter 67 of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Wigs constructed entirely or predominantly from animal hair, such as horsehair or yak hair
- False beards, moustaches, and eyebrows meticulously crafted from animal hair for theatrical or cosmetic purposes
- Individual or strip eyelashes made from animal hair
- Hair switches, braids, and other hairpieces composed of animal hair, designed for adding volume or length
- Similar articles of animal hair intended for personal adornment, costume, or theatrical applications, not specifically covered elsewhere
- Also under 6704.90
- Kryolan (theatrical hair goods)
- Woochie by Cinema Secrets (special effects hair)
- various historical costume suppliers
- National Fibre Technology (specialty fibers)
Codes often confused with 6704.90
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for animal hair wigs frequently stem from an incorrect identification of the primary material. Wigs manufactured from synthetic textile materials, for instance, are classified under HS code 670411 if they are complete wigs, or under 670419 for "other" articles, rather than 670490. This differentiation is based solely on the material. Furthermore, human hair, whether it has been dressed, thinned, bleached, or otherwise worked, or prepared specifically for the purpose of making wigs or similar articles, is classified under HS code 670300. This heading covers the raw or semi-processed human hair, wool, or other animal hair, or textile materials, that are prepared for wig-making, as opposed to the finished wig itself. The critical distinction lies in 670300 covering materials and 670490 covering finished articles made from animal hair.
Top exporters and importers of HS 670490 (the code used for animal hair wigs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670490 (the code used for animal hair wigs) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 670490, not only animal hair wigs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $318M 64% of world exports
- 2 Mozambique $40M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $27M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $496M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Africa $43M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $32M 13% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $23M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $244M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 animal hair wigs
Brazil classifies animal hair wigs under NCM 6704.90.00: HS 6704.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about animal hair wigs
What is the HS code for Animal hair wigs?
The HS code for Animal hair wigs is 670490 (Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.; of animal hair or of textile materials other than synthetic). The HS code for animal hair wigs is 670490. This classification applies to wigs, false beards, eyebrows, eyelashes, switches, and similar articles primarily composed of animal hair or non-synthetic textile materials.
How do I classify Animal hair wigs for customs?
Animal hair wigs is classified under HS code 670490 — Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.; of animal hair or of textile materials other than synthetic. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are wigs made from synthetic materials classified?
Wigs made from synthetic textile materials are typically classified under HS code 670411 for complete wigs or 670419 for "other" articles. This classification distinguishes them from animal hair wigs based on their synthetic material composition.
Which countries are the top exporters of animal hair wigs (HS 670490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670490 (the code used for animal hair wigs) in UN Comtrade data were China ($318M, 64% of world exports), Mozambique ($40M) and Indonesia ($27M). World exports came to about $496M, 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 animal hair wigs (HS 670490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670490 (the code used for animal hair wigs) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($43M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($32M) and the United Kingdom ($23M). World imports came to about $244M, 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.
Is the HS code for Animal hair wigs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670490 for Animal hair wigs is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for animal hair wigs in Brazil?
In Brazil, animal hair wigs (HS 670490) is classified under NCM 6704.90.00.