Heading 3304

Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations

7 declarable lines

Heading 3304 covers cosmetic and skin care preparations other than medicaments, including sunscreen and manicure or pedicure products. It is split first by lip, eye, and manicure or pedicure use, then by other preparations, with separate lines for powders and for petroleum jelly put up for retail sale.

Products in this heading

Lipstick and lip gloss
Mascara and eyeliner
Eyeshadow and brow powder
Nail polish
Cuticle cream
Face powder and blush
Sunscreen lotion
Petroleum jelly sold at retail for skin care

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the product is for lip, eye, manicure or pedicure, or another skin care use.
For other preparations, check whether the product is a powder; powders split between rouges and other powders.
For non-powder other preparations, check whether it is petroleum jelly put up for retail sale.
Confirm the product is a cosmetic or skin care preparation, not a medicament, hair preparation, oral hygiene product, or shaving preparation.
Use the declared use and retail presentation stated on the label and packaging.

Often confused with

Medicated acne creams
Products presented as medicaments follow chapter 30, not cosmetic heading 3304.
Heading 3004
Shampoo and hair conditioner
Hair preparations are classified in heading 3305.
Heading 3305
Toothpaste and dental floss
Oral or dental hygiene preparations are in heading 3306.
Heading 3306
Shaving cream and aftershave
Shaving and aftershave preparations are in heading 3307.
Heading 3307
Essential oils
Pure essential oils are in heading 3301, not cosmetic preparations.
Heading 3301

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for lipstick?

Lip make-up preparations are classified under 3304.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on nail polish?

Manicure or pedicure preparations are classified under 3304.30.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify face powder?

Compressed or loose face powder that is not rouge goes under 3304.91.00.50, general (MFN) Free; rouge goes under 3304.91.00.10, general (MFN) Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.