0501.00.00.00/Human Hair Waste Clippings/Japan

Human Hair Waste Clippings from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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