HS code for lip balm
The U.S. HS code for lip balm is usually 3304.10.00.00 (stick), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick | 3304.10.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3304.10.00.00: Lip make-up preparations
What decides the code
Lip balm in stick form is a lip make-up preparation of heading 3304, classified under 3304.10.00.00.
- The product is a preparation for the lips, which places it in heading 3304 as a lip make-up preparation.
- It is put up as a stick, the form named in subheading 3304.10, so the goods fall under 3304.10.00.00.
- A medicated lip preparation for treating a condition is excluded from heading 3304 and classified elsewhere.
Common mistakes
- Classifying lip balm under 3304.99 as a skin care preparation is wrong because heading 3304 has a separate subheading for lip preparations.
- Classifying lip balm under 3307 as a cosmetic preparation not elsewhere specified is wrong because heading 3304 covers lip make-up directly.
- Classifying lip balm under 3401 as soap or a washing preparation is wrong because lip balm is not a cleansing product.
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 3304.10.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Stick
- CN 3304 10 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 lip balm?
The U.S. HTS code for lip balm is usually 3304.10.00.00 (stick). The first six digits, 3304.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on lip balm from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3304.10.00.00 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.