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HS HEADING 3303

Perfumes and toilet waters

In plain English

This category includes perfumes and toilet waters. These items fall under essential oils, resinoids, and various perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. There is a single classification for these goods, which covers both perfumes and toilet waters together.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

3303.00

Perfumes and toilet waters

Covered items classified under 3303

Chapter 33 classification notes

Cosmetics face product-registration requirements in most non-Western markets (China CSAR, Saudi SFDA, UAE MoHAP). Animal-testing bans apply in EU, UK, India, and several US states for finished cosmetics.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Medicated cosmetics with therapeutic claims: Chapter 30. Soap / detergents: Chapter 34. Perfume-grade essential oils: 3301 if raw, 3303 if compounded for retail.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 33

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