Human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair

HS v2017 Code: 0501

About human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair

HS code 0501 covers the trade and processing of unworked human hair, including hair that has been washed or scoured, as well as waste from human hair. This industry plays a vital role in the global beauty and personal care supply chain, providing raw materials for a wide range of hair-based products and accessories. As an essential component of the broader 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel and 32 Other manufacturing sectors, the human hair industry contributes significantly to international trade and economic activity.

Production process

The production of human hair covered under HS code 0501 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of hair from various sources. Hair may be sourced from salons, individuals, or specialized collection centers, then washed, scoured, and prepared for export or further processing. Depending on the intended use, the hair may undergo additional treatments such as dyeing, bleaching, or sterilization to meet specific quality and safety standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the human hair industry include the raw hair material itself, as well as various cleaning and processing chemicals, specialized equipment for sorting and handling the hair, and facilities for storage and transportation. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce to manage the collection, sorting, and preparation of the hair products.

Production outputs

The human hair processed under HS code 0501 is primarily used as a raw material for the production of wigs, hairpieces, and other hair-based accessories. The output from this industry is often consumed by manufacturers within the 32 Other manufacturing sector, who incorporate the hair into their final products. Additionally, the waste and byproducts generated during the processing of human hair may be utilized in other industries, such as the production of fertilizers or textiles.

Family tree for human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/05'>05: Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0501'>0501: Human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0502'>0502: Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; and waste thereof</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0504'>0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0505'>0505: Skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down; feathers, down and parts thereof; not further worked than cleaned, disinfected, treated for preservation; powder, waste and parts of feathers</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0506'>0506: Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of these products</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0507'>0507: Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks unworked or simply prepared, not cut to shape; waste and powder of these products</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0508'>0508: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, not cut to shape powder and waste thereof</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0510'>0510: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not glands, other animal products used in preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0511'>0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/050100'>050100: Animal products; hair, human, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair</a>"]


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