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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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+17.5%18.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0502.10.00.00Lower: 10% vs 18.9%

If contaminated with animal hair

Mixed species hair defaults to animal hair heading 0502; purity testing is key for correct classification.

6309.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 18.9%

If baled as worn-out textile waste

Hair waste packaged like rags enters Chapter 63 as worn clothing or textile waste.

3825.69.00.00Higher: 35% vs 18.9%

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