Wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like and other articles n.e.c.; of human hair

HS code 670420 covers a diverse range of products made from human hair, including wigs, false beards, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other related articles. This industry plays a significant role in the global beauty and fashion sectors, catering to the growing demand for high-quality hair products that enhance personal appearance and self-expression. The trade in these specialized items is an important component of the broader import/export economy, with manufacturers and suppliers around the world meeting the needs of consumers across various markets.

The production of human hair products under HS code 670420 typically involves a multi-step process. First, high-quality human hair is sourced, often from donors or hair collection centers. The hair is then carefully cleaned, sorted, and processed to ensure consistency and quality. Depending on the final product, the hair may be dyed, styled, or woven into various forms, such as wigs, hairpieces, or extensions. Advanced techniques like hand-knotting or machine-weaving are used to create the desired look and feel of the final product.

The main inputs required for the production of human hair products under HS code 670420 include the raw human hair itself, as well as various tools and equipment. This can include specialized hair processing machinery, styling tools, adhesives, and packaging materials. Additionally, skilled labor, such as hairstylists and wig makers, is essential for the intricate work involved in creating these high-quality hair products.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 670420 are wigs, false beards, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other related hair accessories and articles. These products are often consumed by 9503 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof, 9505 Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty items, and 9602 (Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles thereof; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin), as they may be used for costume, theatrical, or decorative purposes.