Product classification
HS code for Processed hair: 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 processed hair under HS 6703.00
Processed hair is classified under HS code 6703.00. This code is designated for human hair that has been dressed, thinned, bleached, or otherwise worked to prepare it for use in the manufacture of wigs, hairpieces, or similar products. The classification hinges on the level of processing; once the hair has undergone any treatment beyond simple washing or sorting by length, it moves from Chapter 5 to Chapter 67. Chapter 67 covers prepared feathers, down, and hair, specifically focusing on materials that are ready for further industrial or artisanal assembly into finished goods. The term 'dressed' refers to hair that has been aligned so that the root ends and tip ends are together, or hair that has been combed and prepared for use. This code also encompasses wool or other animal hair that has been prepared for use in wig-making. The distinction is vital for trade statistics and duty application, as raw human hair is considered a primary product, while processed hair is a semi-manufactured good. The processing involved often includes chemical treatments to change color or texture, which significantly alters the product's value and intended use compared to raw hair collected at the source.
- Covers
- Bleached human hair
- Thinned or tapered human hair
- Dressed human hair for wig making
- Prepared animal hair for hairpieces
- Dyed human hair for extensions
- 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. Processed hair is frequently confused with HS code 0501.00, which is reserved for raw human hair, whether or not washed or scoured, but not otherwise worked. If the hair has been sorted by length but not aligned (root to tip), it remains in 0501. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 6704, which covers finished wigs, false beards, and eyebrows.
Top exporters and importers of HS 670300 (the code used for processed hair), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670300 (the code used for processed hair) 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 processed hair.
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 processed hair
Brazil classifies processed hair 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 processed hair
What is the HS code for Processed hair?
The HS code for Processed hair 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 that has been dressed, thinned, or bleached is 6703.00.
How do I classify Processed hair for customs?
Processed hair 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.
Is synthetic hair classified under this code?
No, synthetic hair prepared for use in wigs is classified under HS code 6703.00 if it is a textile material prepared for such use, but finished synthetic wigs fall under 6704.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of processed hair (HS 670300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670300 (the code used for processed hair) 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 processed hair (HS 670300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670300 (the code used for processed hair) 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 Processed hair the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670300 for Processed 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 processed hair in Brazil?
In Brazil, processed hair (HS 670300) is classified under NCM 6703.00.00.