Heading · Chapter 33
3305: Preparations for use on the hair
4 subheadings make up heading 3305 in chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 6.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines Subheadings 4
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$700kUS$700k+US$30m+US$263m+> US$963m
Exports: 207
- United States: US$1.7bn
- France: US$1.6bn
- Italy: US$1.6bn
- Germany: US$1.5bn
- Mexico: US$1bn
- Spain: US$963m
- Thailand: US$794m
- China: US$744m
- Poland: US$683m
- United Kingdom: US$574m
- Belgium: US$532m
- Netherlands: US$519m
- Japan: US$466m
- Canada: US$459m
- South Korea: US$413m
- Türkiye: US$371m
- Czechia: US$308m
- United Arab Emirates: US$273m
- Romania: US$265m
- Israel: US$263m
- India: US$233m
- Brazil: US$229m
- Slovenia: US$225m
- Hungary: US$181m
- Egypt: US$169m
- Colombia: US$159m
- Greece: US$157m
- Sweden: US$152m
- Denmark: US$142m
- Indonesia: US$134m
- Switzerland: US$127m
- South Africa: US$126m
- Russia: US$117m
- Saudi Arabia: US$108m
- Australia: US$108m
- Portugal: US$92m
- Singapore: US$67m
- Austria: US$66m
- Slovakia: US$59m
- Lithuania: US$58m
- Malaysia: US$52m
- Bulgaria: US$49m
- Kazakhstan: US$49m
- Argentina: US$42m
- Taiwan: US$38m
- Croatia: US$37m
- Vietnam: US$35m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$31m
- Luxembourg: US$30m
- Finland: US$30m
- Peru: US$28m
- Dominican Republic: US$25m
- Latvia: US$24m
- El Salvador: US$22m
- Tunisia: US$18m
- Estonia: US$18m
- Serbia: US$16m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$15m
- New Zealand: US$15m
- Guatemala: US$14m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$12mUS$12m+US$79m+US$214m+> US$577m
Imports: 222
- United States: US$2bn
- Germany: US$1.1bn
- United Kingdom: US$943m
- Canada: US$722m
- France: US$681m
- Netherlands: US$651m
- China: US$577m
- Poland: US$559m
- Spain: US$498m
- Russia: US$398m
- United Arab Emirates: US$387m
- Italy: US$383m
- Australia: US$368m
- Japan: US$367m
- Saudi Arabia: US$363m
- Belgium: US$360m
- Czechia: US$300m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$247m
- South Korea: US$237m
- Denmark: US$226m
- Türkiye: US$222m
- Austria: US$218m
- Sweden: US$214m
- Taiwan: US$202m
- Philippines: US$201m
- Chile: US$196m
- Kazakhstan: US$192m
- Ireland: US$189m
- Switzerland: US$187m
- Singapore: US$185m
- Mexico: US$184m
- Portugal: US$180m
- Ukraine: US$177m
- Romania: US$173m
- Peru: US$166m
- Hungary: US$161m
- Malaysia: US$147m
- Colombia: US$139m
- Greece: US$139m
- Vietnam: US$139m
- Norway: US$139m
- Kuwait: US$117m
- Slovakia: US$112m
- Iraq: US$107m
- Morocco: US$101m
- India: US$98m
- Israel: US$95m
- Croatia: US$94m
- New Zealand: US$91m
- Ecuador: US$90m
- Lithuania: US$86m
- Uzbekistan: US$85m
- Guatemala: US$83m
- Finland: US$82m
- Thailand: US$80m
- Serbia: US$79m
- Azerbaijan: US$74m
- Qatar: US$72m
- Indonesia: US$71m
- Bulgaria: US$70m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1.7bn | 9.2% |
| 2 |  France | US$1.6bn | 8.8% |
| 3 |  Italy | US$1.6bn | 8.7% |
| 4 |  Germany | US$1.5bn | 8.1% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$1bn | 5.5% |
| 6 |  Spain | US$963m | 5.2% |
| 7 |  Thailand | US$794m | 4.3% |
| 8 |  China | US$744m | 4% |
| 9 |  Poland | US$683m | 3.7% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$574m | 3.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$2bn | 10.5% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1.1bn | 5.8% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$943m | 5.1% |
| 4 | Canada | US$722m | 3.9% |
| 5 | France | US$681m | 3.7% |
| 6 |  Netherlands | US$651m | 3.5% |
| 7 | China | US$577m | 3.1% |
| 8 | Poland | US$559m | 3% |
| 9 | Spain | US$498m | 2.7% |
| 10 |  Russia | US$398m | 2.1% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3305 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3305 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3305 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3305 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 3305 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 3305 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 25%.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 3305 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 16.2%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 3305 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is 18%.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 3305 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 3305 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 3305 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 3305 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 3305 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 3305 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 3305 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 3305 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 3305 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 3305 goods reached US$18.6bn in 2024, up 4% on 2023.
The United States was the largest exporter with 9.2% of the total, ahead of France.
The United States imported the most (US$2bn).
The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 207 exporters with US$574m.
The United Kingdom imported US$943m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for preparations for use on the hair?
Preparations for use on the hair fall under HS heading 3305, part of chapter 33, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on preparations for use on the hair in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3305 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on preparations for use on the hair in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3305 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most preparations for use on the hair?
The United States, with US$1.7bn in 2024 (9.2% of world exports).