HS Code for Human hair extensions

Human hair extensions are classified under HS code 6703.00. This classification is specifically designated for human hair that has been worked but not yet fashioned into a finished article. The term \"worked\" refers to processes such as dressing (aligning the hair so the roots and tips are together), thinning, bleaching, or dyeing. This heading serves as a transitional category between raw, unworked hair and finished products like wigs. The logic behind this classification is based on the stage of manufacture; the hair is no longer in its natural state but requires further assembly to become a consumer-ready hairpiece. It also includes animal hair or textile materials that have been prepared for use in wig-making, ensuring that all semi-processed materials for the hair industry are grouped together for consistent tariff application.

Products Included

• Dressed human hair (aligned root-to-tip)
• Bleached or dyed human hair for extensions
• Thinned human hair
• Human hair prepared for use in making wigs
• Wool or other animal hair prepared for wig-making
• Textile materials prepared for use as hair substitutes

Common Misclassification

A frequent error is classifying extensions under HS code 0501.00, which is reserved for raw, unworked human hair. If the hair has been washed or sorted by length but not aligned or chemically treated, it remains in 0501. Conversely, if the extensions are already attached to a cap or base, they should be moved to 6704.20. Another confusion arises with synthetic extensions, which fall under 6703.00 only if they are prepared for wig-making, but finished synthetic pieces belong in 6704.11 or 6704.19.

FAQ

What is the HS code for human hair extensions?

The HS code for human hair extensions that have been dressed, thinned, or bleached is 6703.00.

How do I distinguish between HS 6703 and HS 6704?

HS 6703.00 is for the prepared material (the hair itself), while HS 6704 covers finished articles like wigs, false beards, and eyelashes.