HS code for hair dye
The U.S. HS code for hair dye is usually 3305.90.00.00 (permanent), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent | 3305.90.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3305.90.00.00: Preparations for use on the hair / Other
What decides the code
Permanent hair dye is a preparation for use on the hair, classified under heading 3305, specifically subheading 3305.90.00.00 as an other hair preparation.
- The product is a preparation for use on the hair, which places it in heading 3305.
- It is a permanent dye rather than a shampoo, wave preparation or other named hair product, so it falls to the residual subheading 3305.90.00.00.
- The preparation is put up for retail use as a hair dye, which keeps it in heading 3305 rather than a chemical chapter.
Common mistakes
- Classifying permanent hair dye in 3305.10 is wrong because that subheading covers shampoos, not dye preparations.
- Classifying it under 3305.20 is wrong because that subheading covers permanent wave and straightening preparations, not color.
- Classifying the dye under a chemical heading in chapter 29 is wrong because heading 3305 covers hair preparations put up for retail use.
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 3305.90.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Permanent
- CN 3305 90 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 hair dye?
The U.S. HTS code for hair dye is usually 3305.90.00.00 (permanent). The first six digits, 3305.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on hair dye from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3305.90.00.00 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.