Find HS Code and trade information for fake beard

Fake Beard

A fake beard is a facial hair prosthetic used for cosmetic or theatrical purposes. It simulates the appearance of a beard without requiring natural hair growth.

Materials

Fake beards are constructed from a variety of materials, each offering different characteristics in terms of appearance, comfort, and cost:

• Human Hair: Provides the most realistic appearance and feel. Often used in high-quality theatrical and film applications. Requires more maintenance and is typically more expensive.
• Synthetic Hair: Typically made from acrylic or modacrylic fibers. Offers a wide range of colors and styles, is generally more affordable than human hair, and is easier to care for. Quality varies significantly; higher-quality synthetics can closely mimic natural hair.
• Yak Hair: A common alternative to human hair, offering a natural look and texture at a lower cost.
• Crepe Wool: A traditional material, made from tightly crimped wool fibers. Requires significant styling and shaping, often using spirit gum or other adhesives. Less realistic than other materials but cost-effective for certain applications.
• Foam: Used for lightweight, often comical beards. Less realistic and durable.
• Other Materials: Occasionally, materials like horsehair or blends of different fibers are used.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of a fake beard is to alter the appearance of the wearer, typically to:

• Theatrical Performance: To portray characters with beards, particularly in plays, movies, and television.
• Cosplay: To accurately represent characters from fiction who have beards.
• Costumes: As part of a larger costume for events like Halloween or themed parties.
• Disguise: Though less common now, historically used for altering one's appearance.

Fake beards function by adhering to the skin, typically using:

• Spirit Gum: A common adhesive for attaching beards, especially those made from crepe wool or human hair. Requires a remover for safe removal.
• Adhesive Tape: Double-sided tape or specialized beard adhesive tapes are used for lighter beards or temporary applications.
• Prosthetic Adhesive: Stronger adhesives used for more complex beard applications, often requiring professional application and removal.

Usage Scenarios

• Stage Productions: Actors portraying historical figures, wizards, or characters requiring a beard.
• Film & Television: Creating realistic or fantastical beards for characters.
• Cosplay Conventions: Individuals recreating characters with beards from anime, video games, or comics.
• Halloween & Costume Parties: Adding a beard to a costume for a specific character or theme.
• Special Effects: Creating unique or exaggerated beard styles.

Common Types

• Full Beards: Cover the entire chin and cheek area.
• Partial Beards: Cover only a portion of the chin or cheeks (e.g., goatee, van dyke).
• Sideburns: Attached to the sides of the face.
• Mustaches: Attached above the upper lip.
• Whiskers: Small beards attached to the corners of the mouth.
• Goatees: Beards covering the chin.
• Van Dyke: A pointed goatee with a mustache.
• Pre-Styled Beards: Beards that come already shaped and styled.
• Self-Adhesive Beards: Beards with adhesive backing for easy application.
• Beard Kits: Include the beard itself, adhesive, and often tools for styling and application.

Fake beards fall under the classification of wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 6704190000: This HS code covers wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair not elsewhere specified or included: Of synthetic textile materials: Other. This would apply if the fake beard is made from synthetic fibers like acrylic or polyester. The total tax rate is 37.5% (0.0% basic tariff + 7.5% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025).
• 6704900000: This HS code covers wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair not elsewhere specified or included: Of other materials. This would apply if the fake beard is made from materials other than human/animal hair or synthetic textiles (e.g., cotton, paper). The total tax rate is 37.5% (0.0% basic tariff + 7.5% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025).

It's important to determine the material composition of the fake beard to correctly classify it under either 6704190000 or 6704900000.