How to export wigs from the UK to China
To export wigs to China, classify them by material and form, agree the import route with your buyer, and prepare the UK export declaration. Chinese MFN duty is 6% or 8%, depending on the tariff line. Cambridge China Bridge's own staff in China find and check Chinese importers and distributors for UK brands.
Agree the material, classification and import route
For wigs and hairpieces, agree the material, product form and import route with your Chinese buyer before quoting. Have the buyer's customs broker confirm classification and applicable product requirements. UK exports under HS 67049000, covering wigs and similar articles of animal hair or textile materials, were the largest line at £2.6m in 2025.
HMRC recorded £3.0m of UK goods exports to mainland China under HS 670300, 670411, 670419, 670420, 670490 in 2025 (2024: £2.6m, +13.3%). Exports to Hong Kong under the same codes were £78k. January to July 2026: £1.8m against £1.7m in the same months of 2025 (+6.1%).
Build Chinese duty and VAT into your quotation
The 2026 Customs Import and Export Tariff gives human-hair wigs under 67042000 a 6% MFN rate; the other listed lines carry 8%. The VAT Law sets a standard import VAT rate of 13%, subject to reduced-rate and special rules. VAT uses customs value plus duty plus applicable consumption tax. The importer's customs broker or adviser confirms whether consumption tax applies to these wigs. These border taxes increase landed cost and shape the price your buyer can offer.
| Chinese tariff line | Rate |
|---|---|
| 67030000 | 8% |
| 67041100 | 8% |
| 67041900 | 8% |
| 67042000 | 6% |
| 67049000 | 8% |
Prepare the UK export declaration
Classify the wigs before export: HS6 670300 covers worked hair; 670411 complete synthetic wigs; 670419 other synthetic hair articles; 670420 human-hair articles; and 670490 articles of other materials. Exporting from England, Scotland or Wales requires a GB EORI. The online export declaration needs the commodity code, value, weight, packaging, destination, transport and invoice and packing-list references. Give the carrier the invoice and any required export licences or certificates.
Check whether cross-border retail fits your wigs
The cross-border retail import list includes 67041100, 67041900, 67042000 and 67049000. Listed wigs imported through bonded 1210 or direct 9610 channels are supervised as personal-use articles, without the first-import licence, registration or filing requirements. Exceptions cover goods from suspended epidemic areas and goods subject to emergency handling for major quality or safety risks.
The overseas cross-border business carries the main responsibility for product quality and safety. It must appoint a mainland-registered company to register with customs, declare truthfully and share civil liability.
Before ordering, consumers must accept a notice explaining origin-country standards, possible differences from Chinese standards and possible absence of Chinese labels, with Chinese electronic labels available online. The wigs are for personal use and may not be resold. The transaction limit is RMB 5,000 and the annual limit is RMB 26,000 per person.
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Find and check the Chinese buyer before committing
Our own staff in China find and check Chinese importers and distributors for UK brands. If an importer has already approached your brand, our staff in China check that company before stock is sent or anything is signed. Use our export-to-China service to arrange this work.
We prepare registration and label work with licensed partners in China. Regulated roles stay with licensed partners in China, including the importer of record and, for cross-border retail, the required agent. Your brand's own filings stay with your brand.
Frequently asked questions
What is China's import duty on human-hair wigs?
Chinese tariff line 67042000 has a 6% MFN rate in the 2026 tariff. The other listed lines carry 8%. Material and product form determine which line the importer should use.
Are all wigs and worked hair on China's cross-border retail list?
The matched entries are 67041100, 67041900, 67042000 and 67049000. Confirm with your buyer that your particular product fits a listed entry before choosing this route.
What do I need for the UK export declaration for wigs?
For exports from England, Scotland or Wales, prepare a GB EORI, the commodity code, value, weight, packaging, destination, transport details, and invoice and packing-list references.
Can you check a Chinese importer that has approached my wig brand?
Our own staff in China check that company before stock is sent or anything is signed. This is also available when the importer has already approached your brand.