Product classification
HS code for Wig 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 wig hair under HS 6703.00
Wig hair is classified under HS code 6703.00. This code is found in Chapter 67, which includes prepared feathers and down, artificial flowers, and articles of human hair. Heading 6703 covers human hair that has been dressed, thinned, bleached, or otherwise worked. It also encompasses wool, other animal hair, or textile materials that have been specifically prepared for use in the manufacture of wigs or similar articles. The primary distinction for classification under 6703.00 is the level of preparation; the material must have moved beyond its raw state through processes like sorting by length, aligning roots and tips (dressing), or chemical treatments to make it suitable for hairpiece production. This code serves as the intermediate stage between raw hair and the finished consumer product, ensuring that materials intended for the beauty and prosthetic industries are tracked separately from raw agricultural or textile commodities.
- Covers
- Dressed human hair for wig making
- Bleached or thinned human hair
- Animal hair (e.g., yak or horse hair) prepared for wigs
- Synthetic textile fibers prepared for use in wigs
- Root-aligned (remy) hair bundles
- 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. Wig hair is often misclassified under HS code 0501.00, which is reserved for raw, unworked human hair. If the hair has been washed or sorted by length, it generally moves to 6703.00. Another common error is using HS code 6704, which is for finished wigs, false beards, and eyebrows. 6703.00 is for the material, while 6704 is for the completed article. Additionally, raw synthetic fibers might be misclassified under Chapter 54 or 55 (Man-made filaments/staple fibers) if they have not yet been specifically prepared or bundled for wig manufacture.
Top exporters and importers of HS 670300 (the code used for wig hair), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 670300 (the code used for wig 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 wig 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 wig hair
Brazil classifies wig 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 wig hair
What is the HS code for Wig hair?
The HS code for Wig 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, animal hair, or textile materials prepared for use in making wigs is 6703.00.
How do I classify Wig hair for customs?
Wig 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.
When does hair move from 0501 to 6703?
Hair moves to 6703.00 as soon as it is "worked," which includes dressing (aligning the hairs), thinning, bleaching, or any preparation that makes it ready for wig assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of wig hair (HS 670300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 670300 (the code used for wig 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 wig hair (HS 670300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 670300 (the code used for wig 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 Wig hair the same in all countries?
The base HS code 670300 for Wig 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 wig hair in Brazil?
In Brazil, wig hair (HS 670300) is classified under NCM 6703.00.00.