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Synthetic Textile Hair for Wig Production

High-heat resistant synthetic fibers mimicking kanekalon texture, cut and styled as loose hair prepared for weaving into wigs or dread extensions. HTS 6703.00.60.00 covers 'other textile materials' worked for this purpose, excluding finished articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6704.19.00.00Same rate: 20%

If fully formed into wig switches or pieces

Partially assembled synthetic hairpieces shift from prepared materials to heading 6704.

5402.49Higher: 20.5% vs 20%

If bulk unworked synthetic filament yarn

Unprocessed synthetic textile yarn is Chapter 54; working for wigs moves it to 6703.

9504.90.90Same rate: 20%

If for carnival or costume articles

Chapter exclusion sends wig hair in toys/carnival articles to Chapter 95.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'textile material prepared for wigs' on docs to avoid confusion with finished synthetic wigs in 6704

• Test fiber composition; over 95% synthetic may prefer 6704 even if loose