Washed Scoured Human Hair from China
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.
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
• Include lab certificates confirming no chemical treatments beyond scouring to maintain unworked status
• Declare exact washing method on customs forms; excessive processing risks reclassification
• Bundle by donor type (Remy vs non-Remy) for accurate valuation and avoid disputes