Import hair products from China to Côte d'Ivoire
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 6703 / 6704). Work out the all-in landed cost below.
China to Côte d'Ivoire, all-in
Indicative, not a quote. Duty bands, FX and freight are estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm the exact HS duty with Côte d'Ivoire customs and freight with a forwarder.
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Today's yuan to Côte d'Ivoire rate
Indicative, not a quote. The band is typical of agent/payment pricing.
| CNY | At mid rate | What you actually pay |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,000 | CFA85,023 | CFA90,124 |
| ¥10,000 | CFA850,230 | CFA901,243 |
| ¥100,000 | CFA8,502,297 | CFA9,012,435 |
The FX leg is often the difference between a profitable order and a loss. The mid-market rate is the reference; what you actually pay to settle into a Chinese supplier's account sits 2.5–6% above it. On a large payment that spread can outweigh the agent fee, so it is worth comparing rates the day you pay.
Worked example: Hair Products to Côte d'Ivoire
For a typical hair products order into Côte d'Ivoire — 200 units at ¥165 each (30 kg, air freight) — the duty falls in the 20% band, on top of which sit 18% VAT, Statistical fee, PCS UEMOA, PC ECOWAS, AU import levy. That lands at roughly CFA4,276,190, or CFA21,381 per unit (~$36), an effective burden near 45% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of CFA27,555 to CFA55,110, gross margin runs about 61-22%. This order Côte d'Ivoire has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 200 units at ¥165 each (30 kg, 0.16 CBM, air).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed CFA21,771 per unit, against a typical local retail of CFA28,058 to CFA56,115, gross margin is roughly 61-22%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Confirm human vs synthetic honestly (a burn test tells you), check weft tightness and shedding, and verify length after washing, which is where bundles lose claimed inches.
Hair products are finished consumer goods; the band is moderate-to-high and the bigger variable is correct human/wig/synthetic classification.
HS classification trap. Human hair (HS 6703) and finished wigs (HS 6704) are different lines, and synthetic fibre shifts the chapter again, so the same shipment can be classified three ways.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying hair products on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: human hair bundles, wig, lace frontal, braiding hair. Indicative CET CEDEAO band for Côte d'Ivoire. Verify exact HS via DGD. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Côte d'Ivoire categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to hair products in Côte d'Ivoire?
Indicative duty for hair products is about 20% (HS hint HS 6703 / 6704). With Côte d'Ivoire's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 45%. Verify the exact rate with Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD).
What does hair products cost to import from China?
It depends on unit price, quantity, agent fee and freight. Use the calculator above for an all-in landed cost in XOF.
What should I search for on 1688?
Common terms for this category: human hair bundles, wig, lace frontal, braiding hair. Pair these with a sourcing agent if you cannot read Chinese.
Are these numbers official?
No. Duty, FX and freight here are indicative estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm with Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD) and a forwarder before paying.
Last updated: 2026-06-07.
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