Sourcing prepared yak wig hair from China
Prepared yak hair for wig making from China carries 0% UK duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measures listed. Confirm the species and treatment before shipping: APHA permits treated hair from any country, while untreated animal hair can face separate controls. Cambridge China Bridge sources prepared yak hair for wig making.
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UK duty and animal-hair controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 6703 covers worked human hair and wool, other animal hair or textile materials prepared for making wigs or similar articles. Prepared yak hair falls within this animal-hair family. The supplied line, 6703 00 00 00, carries 0% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measures and no suspensions listed. The table shows variants sharing that line.
The tariff attaches CITES import and export controls and cat-and-dog-fur import and export controls. Cat and dog fur, including products made from it, is banned from import and export. CITES guidance requires permits for species listed in Annex A, B or C. Obtain the supplier's species identification and ask your customs broker to confirm which requirements apply to the shipment from China.
APHA's treated-hair guidance permits imports from any country and states that qualifying treated products need no health certificate or veterinary checks. Ask for treatment records and accompanying commercial paperwork; confirm the treatment and documentation with APHA or your broker before dispatch. Unwashed or untreated animal hair can face animal by-product controls. Confirm the commodity code against the processing and supplied form. See the wider prepared-hair guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washed and combed yak hair prepared for wig making | 6703 00 00 00 | 0% | None |
Yak fibre, preparation and colour
Specify yak hair and any permitted blend, with the supplier's species identification and sourcing account. State whether you want fine undercoat or coarser hair, the intended wig-making technique, usable strand length, length distribution, bundle weight and packing. Approve a sample by making a small wig-base section rather than judging loose fibres alone.
Record washing, bleaching, dyeing and finishing treatments. Agree a retained colour sample, texture and combing performance after washing. Ask for paperwork identifying the consignor, consignee, origin, quantity, species and treatment method, and have your broker review it before shipment. Keep the approved sample for quality inspection.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative trial consignment of bleached yak hair bundles for a wig workshop under 6703 00 00 00, invoiced at £1,200 free on board, with £300 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £1,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £1,500, so it is £300. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity and texture: compare production fibres with the approved yak-hair sample; arrange laboratory identification if an undeclared blend is suspected.
Length and weight: weigh unpacked bundles and separate strands to check the usable length distribution and hidden short fibres.
Wash and colour: wash, dry and comb samples using the agreed method; check tangling, breakage, colour transfer and differences between bundles.
Packing and records: check for dampness, odour, debris and crushed bundles; match batch labels, species descriptions and treatment records to the delivered goods.
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What goes wrong
A loose sample can conceal short fibres, coarse strands or a blend that behaves differently when tied into a wig base. Heavy finishing can make hair feel smooth before washing but leave it tangled afterwards. Compare washed production samples with the retained sample and record the usable yield rather than relying on total bundle weight.
Bleaching can leave brittle strands, while dye batches can differ or transfer colour during washing. Damp packing can cause odour and staining. A description such as prepared hair also leaves the treatment unclear: resolve missing species and processing records before dispatch, and refer goods close to raw material to APHA.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For own-brand ranges, see sourcing for brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on prepared yak hair from China?
The supplied tariff data shows 0% under 6703 00 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measures and no suspensions listed.
Can treated yak hair be imported from China?
APHA permits qualifying treated hair from any country. Confirm the actual treatment, accompanying paperwork and species-related controls before shipping.
Does prepared yak hair need a health certificate?
APHA's treated-hair guidance says no health certificate or veterinary checks are required for qualifying treated products. Confirm that the supplied hair meets that category.
How do I check yak hair before buying a batch?
Approve a wig-base sample, then wash and comb production samples. Compare fibre identity, usable strand lengths, bundle weight, colour transfer and breakage with the retained sample.