Unwashed Human Hair Bundles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify hair origin with supplier certificates to comply with CITES if mixed with protected species, though pure human hair is exempt
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'unworked, unwashed' status to prevent misclassification as processed hair
• Check for waste content; pure unworked hair avoids higher scrutiny on sanitary imports