Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations

In plain English

This category covers beauty, make-up, and skin care products, as well as general cosmetic and toilet preparations, while explicitly excluding medicinal items like sunscreens. Specific types of make-up are separated into distinct groups, including products for the lips, eyes, and nails. Other items are classified by form or specific use, such as compressed or loose powders and various skin care preparations that do not fit into the more specific make-up categories.

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

6-digit subheadings (5)

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

Covered items classified under 3304

• 3304Cosmetics (Commercial)— country-by-country customs rules

Chapter 33 classification notes

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.

Other headings in Chapter 33

• 3301 — Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, …
• 3302 — Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) wi…
• 3303 — Perfumes and toilet waters
• 3305 — Hair preparations; for use on the hair
• 3306 — Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and pow…
• 3307 — Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-…