Product classification
HS code for False eyelashes (animal hair): 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 false eyelashes (animal hair) under HS 6704.90
False eyelashes made from animal hair, such as mink, sable, or horse hair, are classified under HS code 6704.90. This heading covers wigs, false beards, eyebrows, and eyelashes, as well as other articles of human hair, animal hair, or textile materials. The specific subheading 6704.90 is a residual category for items made of animal hair or textile materials other than synthetic fibers. Classification here is driven by the material origin. Even though these items are cosmetic accessories, the HS nomenclature prioritizes the constituent material and the specific form (eyelashes). It is important to note that the animal hair must be "prepared"—meaning cleaned, thinned, or otherwise processed for use in wig-making or lash production—to fall under this chapter. This code ensures that animal-derived cosmetic products are tracked separately from synthetic alternatives for regulatory and statistical purposes.
- Covers
- Mink false eyelashes
- Horse hair eyelash extensions
- Sable hair lash strips
- Silk-fiber false eyelashes (classified as textile materials)
- 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 errors include using HS code 6704.19, which is reserved for synthetic textile materials, or 6704.20, which is for human hair. Some importers also attempt to use 0511 for raw animal products, but once the hair is fashioned into an eyelash, it must be classified in Chapter 67.
Top exporters and importers of HS 670490 (the code used for false eyelashes (animal hair)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670490 (the code used for false eyelashes (animal hair)) 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 false eyelashes (animal hair).
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 false eyelashes (animal hair)
Brazil classifies false eyelashes (animal hair) 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 false eyelashes (animal hair)
What is the HS code for False eyelashes (animal hair)?
The HS code for False eyelashes (animal hair) 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 false eyelashes made of animal hair is 6704.90.
How do I classify False eyelashes (animal hair) for customs?
False eyelashes (animal hair) 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.
Are mink lashes considered animal hair for HS classification?
Yes, mink lashes are classified as animal hair under 6704.90, provided they are not made of synthetic fibers designed to look like mink.
Which countries are the top exporters of false eyelashes (animal hair) (HS 670490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670490 (the code used for false eyelashes (animal hair)) 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 false eyelashes (animal hair) (HS 670490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670490 (the code used for false eyelashes (animal hair)) 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 False eyelashes (animal hair) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670490 for False eyelashes (animal hair) 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 false eyelashes (animal hair) in Brazil?
In Brazil, false eyelashes (animal hair) (HS 670490) is classified under NCM 6704.90.00.