Unworked human hair from India
India exported $287 million of unworked human hair (HS 0501.00) in FY2025-26, up 44% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 11.4% US import duty, against 21.4% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 11.4%China 21.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $287MUp 44.4% on last year
- HS code
- 0501.00Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0501.00.00.00 | Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair | 1.4% | 11.4% | 21.4% |
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 unworked human hair
India's exports to all countries under HS 0501.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0501.00 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% 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
- Export is restricted. 05010010: Restricted. 05010020: Restricted.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on unworked human hair from India?
11.4% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 21.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for unworked human hair?
0501.00, under heading 0501. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export unworked human hair?
Yes. India exported $287 million under HS 0501.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.