HS Code 3304
Beauty and Skin Care Preparations
HS code 3304 covers beauty or make-up preparations and skin-care products, including sunscreen, manicures, and pedicures, but excluding medicaments.
4-digit Section VILCL
HS Code 3304 — Beauty and Skin Care Preparations
This broad category covers cosmetic products for the face, skin, and nails. It includes makeup like lipstick and eye shadow, skincare items like sunscreen and moisturisers, and manicure or pedicure products.
What's included
- Lipstick and lip gloss
- Eye makeup (mascara, eyeliner)
- Sunscreen and sun tan lotions
- Face powders
- Skincare creams and lotions
- Manicure/pedicure sets
What's excluded
- Dermatological medicaments → use
3004(Products with therapeutic or prophylactic properties are classified as medicines.)
Common examples
- L'Oréal liquid foundation
- Neutrogena SPF 50 sunscreen
- Maybelline waterproof mascara
- OPI nail lacquer
- Anti-wrinkle night cream
Frequently asked questions
Are acne treatments classified here?
If the product is primarily cosmetic, it stays here. If it contains active medical ingredients for treatment, it moves to 3004.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Ingredients must often be listed clearly for health regulation compliance (e.g., FDA or EU cosmetics portal).
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: South Korea, France, United States
- Top importers: China, United States, Hong Kong
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Key takeaway
Global standard for virtually all non-medicinal skincare and decorative makeup products.
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