HS code for face serum
The U.S. HS code for face serum is usually 3304.99.50.00 (skin care), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin care | 3304.99.50.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3304.99.50.00: Other
What decides the code
A face serum is a skin care preparation classified under heading 3304, specifically 3304.99.50.00, when it is put up for retail skin care use and is not a medicament.
- Use as a skin care preparation for the face places the serum in heading 3304, the heading for preparations for the care of the skin.
- The serum is not a medicament, so it stays in 3304.99.50.00 rather than being classified as a pharmaceutical preparation.
- It is a preparation put up for retail sale, which fits the goods described in heading 3304 and its subheading 3304.99.50.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the serum under 3304.99.50.00 as a make-up preparation is wrong when the product is labeled and used for skin care, not color cosmetics.
- Putting the serum in a medicament heading is wrong when no therapeutic or prophylactic claim is made for treating a disease.
- Classifying under a soap or washing preparation heading is wrong because the serum is a leave-on skin care product, not a cleanser.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3304.99.50.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Skin care
- CN 3304 99 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for face serum?
The U.S. HTS code for face serum is usually 3304.99.50.00 (skin care). The first six digits, 3304.99, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on face serum from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3304.99.50.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.