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

HS v2017 Code: 6703

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
67	03	n/a

Code	6703
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	67

Ancestor Codes: Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair

This Code: 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

Child Codes: 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

Sibling Codes (Nearest 3): Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes); Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit; 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. or included

About 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

HS code 6703 covers a diverse range of products related to human hair and other animal hair or textile materials used in the production of wigs and similar items. This industry plays a crucial role in the global beauty and fashion sectors, providing raw materials and components for a wide array of personal care and styling products. As consumer demand for high-quality wigs, hairpieces, and hair extensions continues to grow, the 6703 industry has become an increasingly important part of the broader textile and personal care supply chains.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 6703 typically involves several key steps. Human hair, wool, or other animal hair is first collected, sorted, and cleaned to remove impurities. The hair is then dressed, thinned, bleached, or otherwise treated to achieve the desired texture, color, and appearance. Finally, the processed hair is prepared for use in the manufacture of wigs, hairpieces, and other hair-related products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 6703 industry include raw human hair, wool, and other animal hair, as well as various chemicals and equipment used in the cleaning, dressing, and processing of these materials. Specialized machinery for cutting, shaping, and assembling the final hair products is also a critical input. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of performing the intricate manual tasks involved in hair processing and wig/hairpiece construction.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 6703 industry are the dressed, thinned, bleached, or otherwise processed human hair, wool, and animal hair materials. These products are then consumed by manufacturers of 6704 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 specified or included, 6505 (Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed), and other related personal care and fashion items.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/67'>67: Feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6703'>6703: 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</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6701'>6701: Skin and other parts of birds with their feather or down; feathers, parts of feather, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading no. 0505 and worked quills and scapes)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6702'>6702: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6704'>6704: 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. or included</a>"]

    B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/670300'>670300: 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</a>"]


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