Human Hair Waste Clippings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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