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.
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.
Covered items classified under 3305
- 3305Cosmetics (Commercial)— country-by-country customs rules
Chapter 33 classification notes
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 databaseOther 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
- 3304 — Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care prepar…
- 3306 — Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and pow…
- 3307 — Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-…