HS code for toothpaste
The U.S. HS code for toothpaste is usually 3306.10.00.00 (dentifrice), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentifrice | 3306.10.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3306.10.00.00: Dentifrices
What decides the code
Toothpaste is a dentifrice, a preparation for oral hygiene put up for retail sale, and it is classified under heading 3306, specifically 3306.10.00.00.
- The product is a paste used to clean teeth, which makes it a dentifrice rather than a mouthwash or a dental floss.
- It is a preparation for oral or dental hygiene, so it falls in heading 3306.
- It is put up in individual retail packages, which is the form heading 3306 covers for these preparations.
Common mistakes
- Classifying toothpaste under 3306.90 is wrong because that residual subheading covers other oral hygiene preparations, not dentifrices.
- Putting toothpaste in heading 3401 is wrong because that heading covers soap and washing preparations, not preparations for cleaning teeth.
- Classifying toothpaste under 3307 is wrong because that heading covers cosmetic and toilet preparations elsewhere specified, and dentifrices are named in heading 3306.
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 3306.10.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Dentifrice
- CN 3306 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 toothpaste?
The U.S. HTS code for toothpaste is usually 3306.10.00.00 (dentifrice). The first six digits, 3306.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on toothpaste from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3306.10.00.00 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.