Product classification
HS code for Fake beards: 6704.19
False beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of synthetic textile materials.
Classification of fake beards under HS 6704.19
Fake beards are classified under HS code 6704.19. This classification falls within Chapter 67, which covers prepared feathers, down, and articles made of human hair or synthetic textile materials. Heading 6704 is specifically dedicated to wigs, false beards, eyebrows, and eyelashes. The subheading 6704.19 is used for these items when they are made of synthetic textile materials and are not complete wigs. The classification is determined by the material composition and the intended use as a prosthetic or decorative hairpiece. These items are typically constructed by knotting or gluing synthetic fibers onto a base material like lace or mesh. The Harmonized System distinguishes between human hair (6704.20) and synthetic materials (6704.10/19) to account for differences in value and manufacturing processes.
- Covers
- Synthetic false beards
- Synthetic false moustaches
- Synthetic eyebrows and eyelashes
- Hair switches and hairpieces
- Synthetic toupees
- Also under 6704.19
- Ardell Wispies (synthetic versions)
- Eylure (synthetic ranges)
- Spirit Gum (for application)
- Mehron (theatrical beards)
- Freetress Equal Wigs
Codes often confused with 6704.19
Common mistake. Fake beards are often misclassified under 9505.90, which covers festive, carnival, or other entertainment articles. While they are used in costumes, Chapter 67 Note 1(b) and Chapter 95 Note 1(e) clarify that articles of heading 6704 are excluded from Chapter 95 even if they have a festive character. Another common error is using 6704.20, which is strictly for items made of human hair, or 6704.11, which is reserved for complete wigs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 670419 (the code used for fake beards), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670419 (the code used for fake beards) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 49% 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 670419, not only fake beards.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $677M 57% of world exports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$127M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Senegal $73M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $430M 49% of world imports
- 2 Japan $52M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $43M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $873M 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 fake beards
Brazil classifies fake beards under NCM 6704.19.00: HS 6704.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fake beards
What is the HS code for Fake beards?
The HS code for Fake beards is 670419 (False beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like; of synthetic textile materials). The HS code for fake beards made of synthetic materials is 6704.19.
How do I classify Fake beards for customs?
Fake beards is classified under HS code 670419 — False beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like; of synthetic textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the beard is made of human hair?
If the fake beard is made of human hair, it must be classified under HS code 6704.20 instead.
Which countries are the top exporters of fake beards (HS 670419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670419 (the code used for fake beards) in UN Comtrade data were China ($677M, 57% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $127M) and Senegal ($73M). 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 fake beards (HS 670419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670419 (the code used for fake beards) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($430M, 49% of world imports), Japan ($52M) and the United Kingdom ($43M). World imports came to about $873M, 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 Fake beards the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670419 for Fake beards 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 fake beards in Brazil?
In Brazil, fake beards (HS 670419) is classified under NCM 6704.19.00.