Prepared hair for wigs from India
India exported $652 million of prepared hair for wigs (HS 6703.00) in FY2025-26, up 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $652MUp 10.6% on last year
- HS code
- 6703.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6703.00.30.00 | 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: Human hair | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 6703.00.60.00 | 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: Other | Free | 10% | 20% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of prepared hair for wigs
India's exports to all countries under HS 6703.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6703.00 is 1.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on prepared hair for wigs from India?
10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6703.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for prepared hair for wigs?
6703.00, under heading 6703. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export prepared hair for wigs?
Yes. India exported $652 million under HS 6703.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.