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HS HEADING 3305

Hair preparations; for use on the hair

In plain English

This category covers products designed for use on hair, including perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. The specific types of goods are divided into shampoos, products for permanent waving or straightening, hair lacquers, and other hair preparations not listed elsewhere.

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

6-digit subheadings (4)

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

3305.10

Hair preparations; shampoos

3305.20

Hair preparations; for permanent waving or straightening

3305.30

Hair preparations; lacquers

3305.90

Hair preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3305

Covered items classified under 3305

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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