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 670300 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 hair-based products. The trade in these specialized goods is an important part of the broader textile and apparel industry, with significant economic implications for both producing and consuming countries.

The production of goods under HS code 670300 typically involves several key steps. Human hair and other animal hair are first collected, sorted, and cleaned. They may then be subjected to various treatments such as bleaching, dyeing, or curling to achieve the desired aesthetic qualities. The processed hair is then woven, knitted, or otherwise assembled into wigs, hairpieces, and other hair-based products. Synthetic textile materials may also be incorporated into these items to enhance their appearance and durability.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 670300 include raw human hair, wool, and other animal hair, as well as various textile materials like synthetic fibers. Specialized machinery and equipment for hair processing, weaving, and assembly are also essential. Additionally, chemical agents for treatments like bleaching and dyeing are important inputs in this industry.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 670300 are wigs, hairpieces, and other hair-based products used in the fashion, entertainment, and medical industries. These items may be consumed by 950610 Sports and Outdoor Games Equipment or 900490 Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other, among other sectors. The processed hair and textile materials may also be used as inputs for 670100 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 and 670200 Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of synthetic textile materials.