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HS CHAPTER 33

Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

CHAPTER

33

Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Common items in this chapter

  • Essential oils (3301)
  • Perfumes and toilet waters (3303)
  • Beauty / make-up / skin-care preparations (3304)
  • Hair preparations (3305)
  • Oral-hygiene preparations (3306)
  • Pre-shave, after-shave, deodorants (3307)

Classification notes

Cosmetics face product-registration requirements in most non-Western markets (China CSAR, Saudi SFDA, UAE MoHAP). Animal-testing bans apply in EU, UK, India, and several US states for finished cosmetics.

Frequent misclassification

Medicated cosmetics with therapeutic claims: Chapter 30. Soap / detergents: Chapter 34. Perfume-grade essential oils: 3301 if raw, 3303 if compounded for retail.

Binding tariff ruling database

If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.

Binding tariff ruling database
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