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U.S. imports of human hair, unworked and waste (HS 050100) totaled $2K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Human Hair, Unworked and Waste imports of $2K in April 2026 ran 67% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnworked human hair and hair waste—the raw material for wigs, extensions, and hairpiece manufacturing—enters the US under a single 10-digit line (0501000000) at a duty-free rate, making classification straightforward but origin documentation critical for downstream traceability. The United Arab Emirates and India are the leading US suppliers, with Brazil also a notable source; the UAE's prominence reflects its role as a re-export hub for hair collected across South and Southeast Asia. Importers should note that hair destined for medical or cosmetic device applications may attract additional FDA scrutiny beyond standard customs clearance.
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The UAE functions primarily as a re-export and processing hub, aggregating raw hair collected from South and Southeast Asian markets and consolidating shipments for export to the US and other destinations. This means origin traceability back to the country of actual collection is an important due-diligence consideration for importers.
Human hair in its unworked state is generally not subject to mandatory USDA or FDA admissibility review at entry, but hair incorporated into medical devices or cosmetic products may trigger FDA oversight. Importers should confirm the intended end-use classification before entry to avoid reclassification issues.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0501000000 | HUMAN HAIR, UNWORKED AND WASTE OF HUMAN HAIR | $2K | 51.39% | $1K |
HUMAN HAIR, UNWORKED AND WASTE OF HUMAN HAIR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0501000000 | HUMAN HAIR, UNWORKED AND WASTE OF HUMAN HAIR | $427K |
HUMAN HAIR, UNWORKED AND WASTE OF HUMAN HAIR
18.1K kg
DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI
HS 051199
PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI
HS 051191
ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS
HS 050400
DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES
HS 050510
BOVINE SEMEN
HS 051110
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI
HS 050690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | -- | $413K | +$413K |
| Florida | -- | $14K | +$14K |
| South Carolina | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $388K | +$388K |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | -- | $14K | +$14K |
| YSLETA, TX | -- | $13K | +$13K |