Product classification
HS code for Human hair extensions: 6703.00
Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked, wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like.
Classification of human hair extensions under HS 6703.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 6703.00
- Indian Remy hair
- Chinese virgin hair
- processed synthetic kanekalon fibers
- European human hair
Codes often confused with 6703.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 670300 (the code used for human hair extensions), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670300 (the code used for human hair extensions) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% 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 670300, not only human hair extensions.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $633M 52% of world exports
- 2 China $249M 20% of world exports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$154M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.3B 71% of world imports
- 2 North Korea* ~$208M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$84M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.8B 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 human hair extensions
Brazil classifies human hair extensions under NCM 6703.00.00: HS 6703.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about human hair extensions
What is the HS code for Human hair extensions?
The HS code for Human hair extensions is 670300 (Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like). The HS code for human hair extensions that have been dressed, thinned, or bleached is 6703.00.
How do I classify Human hair extensions for customs?
Human hair extensions is classified under HS code 670300 — Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of human hair extensions (HS 670300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670300 (the code used for human hair extensions) in UN Comtrade data were India ($633M, 52% of world exports), China ($249M) and Bangladesh (about $154M). 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 human hair extensions (HS 670300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670300 (the code used for human hair extensions) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 71% of world imports), North Korea (about $208M) and Vietnam (about $84M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Human hair extensions the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670300 for Human hair extensions 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 human hair extensions in Brazil?
In Brazil, human hair extensions (HS 670300) is classified under NCM 6703.00.00.