Human Hair Waste Clippings
Short clippings and waste generated from barber shops or initial hair processing, unworked and uncleaned. This qualifies under HTS 0501.00.00.00 as waste of human hair, suitable for recycling into low-grade products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 1.4% | +17.5% | 18.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 1.4% | +10.0% | 11.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 1.4% | +10.0% | 11.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 1.4% | +10.0% | 11.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 1.4% | +10.0% | 11.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contaminated with animal hair
Mixed species hair defaults to animal hair heading 0502; purity testing is key for correct classification.
If baled as worn-out textile waste
Hair waste packaged like rags enters Chapter 63 as worn clothing or textile waste.
If chemically treated as industrial residue
Processed waste residues fall under Chapter 38 as chemical waste, not raw hair.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Quarantine shipments for sanitary inspection; hair waste often requires fumigation certificates
• Separate from salon-swept debris; pure hair waste only to prevent rejection
• Document source (e.g
• salon clippings) to justify low valuation
Related Products under HTS 0501.00.00.00
Unwashed Human Hair Bundles
Raw bundles of human hair collected directly from donors, unprocessed except for basic bundling by length with root ends aligned. This falls under HTS 0501.00.00.00 as unworked human hair that has not undergone any processing beyond sorting.
Washed Scoured Human Hair
Human hair that has been gently washed and scoured to remove dirt and oils but remains unworked with natural texture intact. Classified under HTS 0501.00.00.00 as it explicitly includes hair whether or not washed or scoured, prior to further processing.
Remy Human Hair Unworked
Premium unwashed Remy human hair where cuticles are aligned from root to tip, merely sorted and bundled. Falls under HTS 0501.00.00.00 as unworked human hair, prized for minimal tangling in extensions.
Bulk Scoured Virgin Human Hair
Virgin (single-donor) human hair scoured to remove impurities, unworked and uncolored. HTS 0501.00.00.00 covers this as washed/scoured unworked hair for high-end weaving.
Barber Shop Human Hair Waste
Unsorted waste from haircuts, unwashed and containing short strands. Directly classified as waste of human hair under HTS 0501.00.00.00.
Unprocessed Indian Temple Human Hair
Ritually cut human hair from temples, unwashed and bundled raw. HTS 0501.00.00.00 as unworked human hair, common source for global extensions.