Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair
CPC v2.1 Code: 38971
About human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair
cpc code 38971 covers the trade and processing of unworked human hair, a unique and valuable commodity in the global beauty and fashion industries. This code encompasses the collection, sorting, and preparation of raw human hair, which is then utilized in the manufacture of wigs, extensions, and other hair products. As a labor-intensive industry, the trade in human hair plays a significant role in the economies of several countries, particularly those with established hair export markets.
Production process
The production process for human hair covered under cpc code 38971 typically involves the collection of hair from various sources, such as hair salons, barbershops, and individual donors. The collected hair is then sorted, cleaned, and processed to remove any impurities or contaminants. Depending on the intended use, the hair may be further treated, such as dyeing, bleaching, or straightening, before being packaged and exported to manufacturers of hair products.
Production inputs
The primary input for this industry is, of course, human hair. Collectors and processors rely on a steady supply of raw hair from various sources, which is then sorted and prepared for export. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment for cleaning, processing, and packaging the hair, as well as transportation and logistics infrastructure to facilitate the global trade in this commodity.
Production outputs
The main outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 38971 are unworked human hair and hair waste, which are then consumed by various 38972 Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair and articles thereof and 38973 Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair not elsewhere classified industries. These industries use the raw human hair to produce a wide range of hair products, including wigs, extensions, and other hair accessories.
Family tree for human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38'>38: Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/389'>389: Other manufactured articles n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3897'>3897: Human hair; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials; wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like; articles of human hair n.e.c.; horsehair</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38971'>38971: Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38972'>38972: Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked; wool or other animal hair or other textile materials, prepared for use in making wigs or the like; wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair n.e.c.</a>"]
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