HS code for lipstick
The U.S. HS code for lipstick 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
Lipstick is a lip make-up preparation of heading 3304, classified under 3304.10.00.00 when put up as a stick.
- The product is a lip make-up preparation, so it falls in heading 3304, which covers beauty and make-up preparations.
- It is a stick rather than a cream or liquid, so it takes 3304.10.00.00, the line for lip make-up preparations.
- A lip balm sold mainly for sun protection would move to the sunscreen provisions of heading 3304 instead.
Common mistakes
- Classifying lipstick under 3304.99.50.00 as a skin care preparation is wrong because heading 3304 has a separate line for lip make-up.
- Putting lipstick in 3305.90.00.00 with hair and nail products is wrong because heading 3305 covers hair and manicure or pedicure preparations, not lips.
- Treating lipstick as a medicament in Chapter 30 is wrong because it is a cosmetic preparation for appearance, not for treating disease.
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 lipstick?
The U.S. HTS code for lipstick 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 lipstick 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.