Barber Shop Human Hair Waste
Unsorted waste from haircuts, unwashed and containing short strands. This is directly classified as waste of human hair under tariff item 0501.00.00, which covers waste of human hair without further processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the waste includes feathers or down
Feathers and down are classified under heading 05.05, not as human hair waste.
If the waste is mixed with other animal products
Mixed animal waste not elsewhere specified falls under heading 05.11.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the waste is unworked and not mixed with synthetic materials, as contamination may affect classification
• Declare the product as waste of human hair to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the shipment does not contain any edible or hide/skin by-products excluded by Chapter 5 notes
Related Products under Tariff item 0501.00.00
Bulk Scoured Virgin Human Hair
Virgin (single-donor) human hair scoured to remove impurities, unworked and uncolored. Tariff item 0501.00.00 explicitly includes human hair whether or not washed or scoured, so this product qualifies as unworked human hair.
Human Hair Sweepings Waste
Floor sweepings from salons, unprocessed waste hair. This is classified as waste of human hair under tariff item 0501.00.00, which covers waste without any working or cleaning.
Human Hair Waste Clippings
Short clippings and waste generated from barber shops or initial hair processing, unworked and uncleaned. This qualifies under tariff item 0501.00.00 as waste of human hair, suitable for recycling into low-grade products.
Mixed Length Human Hair Waste
Unsorted waste of varying lengths, classified as waste of human hair under tariff item 0501.00.00. The product is unworked and falls directly within the tariff item's scope.
Raw Chinese Human Hair Bundles
Unscoured bulk human hair from China, sorted minimally. This is classified as unworked human hair under tariff item 0501.00.00, which covers hair whether or not washed or scoured.
Raw Pony Tail Human Hair
Hair kept in natural ponytail form, unworked. This falls under tariff item 0501.00.00 as unworked human hair, as it has not undergone any processing beyond collection.