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05010020 Free

Industrial buyers purchase waste human hair for amino acid extraction, keratin production, and certain agricultural fertilizer applications.

HSN code 05010020 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.

Free — No License Required

This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.

HSN Code Details

Full HSN Code
05010020
Policy
Free
Chapter
05
Heading
0501
Description

Waste human hair — short clippings and processing byproducts unsuitable for extensions — is classified under this separate code.

Export Considerations

This lower-grade material typically ships in bulk compressed bags without the strict hygiene documentation required for extension-grade hair; export from India does not require a license.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 0501)

  • 0501, the sorting of hair by length (provided the root ends and tip ends respectively are not arranged together) shall be deemed not to constitute workingFree
  • 050100or not washed or scoured; Waste of human hairFree
  • 05010010Human hair unworked, whether --- Free or not washed or scouredFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 05010020 from India?

No. HSN 05010020 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.

What is HSN code 05010020 used for?

HSN 05010020 covers human hair waste and clippings, distinct from extension-grade unworked hair.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 05010020 belong to?

HSN 05010020 falls under Chapter 05 and Heading 0501 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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Data source: DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule. Always verify with official notifications before shipping.