What HS code 0501.00 covers
HS code 0501.00 classifies animal products; hair, human, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured, and waste of human hair. It is a subheading of heading 0501 (Human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair), in chapter 05 (Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included), section I of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 0501.00
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 0501.00 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.