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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the clippings include feathers
Feathers are classified under heading 05.05, not human hair.
Not sure which classification is right?
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 clippings are not mixed with synthetic fibers or other materials
• Provide a detailed description of the waste to facilitate customs clearance
• Verify that the hair is not from an edible product, which would be excluded from Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0501.00.00
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.
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.
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.