Human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair (heading 0501): importing markets
HS 0501 covers unworked human hair, washed or not, and human hair waste. It is a small, concentrated trade: in 2025 Myanmar declared about USD 26.2…
Published on 8 October 2026Updated on 8 October 2026
HS 0501 covers unworked human hair, washed or not, and human hair waste. It is a small, concentrated trade: in 2025 Myanmar declared about USD 26.2 million of imports, followed by Austria with USD 8.8 million and Italy with USD 3.7 million. For a company exporting from Spain, the destination matters more than the volume.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 8 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0501
- Chapter
- 05 · Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included
- Subheadings
- 1
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Myanmar (Burma) | 26,219,459 |
| Austria | 8,830,346 |
| Italy | 3,704,572 |
| United Kingdom | 738,039 |
| Israel | 592,000 |
| Czechia | 287,436 |
| South Korea | 278,037 |
| Brazil | 227,037 |
| Nigeria | 162,788 |
| Germany | 161,175 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 120,508 |
| Hungary | 103,580 |
| Poland | 96,234 |
| France | 83,342 |
| Chile | 69,527 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 8 October 2026
What to know before exporting HS 0501 from Spain
HS 0501 is a single-code heading in Chapter 05 of the Harmonized System. It covers human hair that has not been worked, whether or not it has been washed or scoured, and waste of human hair. Hair that has been dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise prepared for use, such as for wigs, is classified elsewhere. Before quoting, confirm that your product is still unworked in the sense of the heading.
The import ranking is highly concentrated. Myanmar's declared imports are more than double those of Austria and Italy combined, and the rest of the list falls below USD 1 million per country from the United Kingdom downwards. A list like this shows where customs declare imports, not where the final buyers are. Some of these markets may be processing or re-export hubs, so check the end use of your product before choosing a destination.
These figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not from Spain. They do not tell you how much Spanish exporters sell to each market or how competitive Spain is there. To size a market for your own product, look at the bilateral flow from Spain in UN Comtrade or in Eurostat for destinations inside the EU.
Duties and formalities depend on the destination. For a company exporting from Spain, trade within the EU, such as to Austria, Italy, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Poland or France, moves without customs duties between member states. For the other markets on the list, the applicable duty depends on the destination country's tariff and on any agreement it has with the EU. Both can be checked for your exact code in Access2Markets.
Because this material is of animal origin, some countries may impose health, veterinary or documentary requirements on imports. We do not state them here because they vary by country and can change. Ask the destination's customs authority or your importer which documents are required, and check the market's requirements in Access2Markets before you ship.
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 0501 cover?
HS 0501 covers human hair that is unworked, whether or not it has been washed or scoured, and waste of human hair. It belongs to Chapter 05, animal originated products not elsewhere specified or included. The heading has a single subheading.
Which countries import the most HS 0501 human hair?
In 2025, the largest declared importer in UN Comtrade was Myanmar, with about USD 26.2 million, followed by Austria with USD 8.8 million and Italy with USD 3.7 million. Countries report with a delay, so 2025 is the latest period with consolidated data.
Do the import figures show how much Spain exports to each market?
No. They are imports that each country declares from the whole world. To see what Spain sells to a destination, consult the bilateral flow from Spain in UN Comtrade or, for EU destinations, in Eurostat.
Do I pay customs duties when exporting HS 0501 from Spain to another EU country?
No customs duties apply to goods moving between EU member states. For destinations outside the EU, the duty depends on that country's tariff and on any agreement with the EU. You can look it up for your code in Access2Markets.
Where do I check the requirements to export human hair to a specific country?
Access2Markets, the European Commission's tool, lists tariffs, rules of origin and product requirements by destination and code. Because the goods are of animal origin, also ask the importer or the destination's customs authority about any health or documentary requirements.
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