U.S. exports of Human Hair, Unworked and Waste (HS 050100) totaled $65K in August 2026.
Last updated: August 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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Subheading 050100 · $65K of $65K
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0501000000 | Human Hair, Unworked and Waste of Human Hair | $6K | 11.40% | 100.00% | $667 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0501000000 | Human Hair, Unworked and Waste of Human Hair | $65K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $1.5M of Human Hair, Unworked and Waste.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Curaçao together take 100% of it.
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duty collected equals 11.40% of imports for consumption.