Heading · Section VI

3306: Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages

3306
  • 0%–4%UK
  • 0%–4%EU
  • 90%–200%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$7.8bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 3306 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 33, essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 3306 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4% (average 1.3%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 3306 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4%. 2 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 3306 into 3 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 90% and 200% (average 130%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 3306 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 3306 goods worth US$7.8bn (+3.6% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$999.1m), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$606.7m.

The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 170 exporters with US$278.8m.

The United Kingdom imported US$393.4m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 1.3% EU Free – 4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 1.3% Türkiye 90% – 200% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines · average 130% USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

3306 · US$7.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$433.6kUS$433.6k+US$18.4m+US$104.7m+> US$540.6m

Exports: 170
  1. China: US$999.1m
  2. Germany: US$741.7m
  3. Poland: US$637.3m
  4. United States: US$618.2m
  5. Thailand: US$540.6m
  6. Mexico: US$519m
  7. Ireland: US$402.8m
  8. Italy: US$397.6m
  9. Slovakia: US$365m
  10. United Kingdom: US$278.8m
  11. France: US$214.1m
  12. Spain: US$163.2m
  13. Netherlands: US$142.7m
  14. Brazil: US$122.7m
  15. Belgium: US$122.5m
  16. Switzerland: US$106.9m
  17. India: US$104.7m
  18. Colombia: US$90.3m
  19. Japan: US$85.5m
  20. Denmark: US$82.5m
  21. South Korea: US$75.4m
  22. Hungary: US$61.9m
  23. Guatemala: US$60.3m
  24. Egypt: US$58.7m
  25. Canada: US$57.7m
  26. Malaysia: US$54.9m
  27. Bulgaria: US$54m
  28. South Africa: US$52m
  29. Czechia: US$45.9m
  30. Slovenia: US$42.5m
  31. United Arab Emirates: US$40.1m
  32. Sweden: US$39.2m
  33. Vietnam: US$38.2m
  34. Türkiye: US$28.7m
  35. Luxembourg: US$27.1m
  36. Russia: US$25.1m
  37. Indonesia: US$24.9m
  38. Argentina: US$24.3m
  39. Taiwan: US$24.2m
  40. Romania: US$20.5m
  41. Australia: US$18.4m
  42. Saudi Arabia: US$14.8m
  43. Austria: US$13.6m
  44. Lithuania: US$11.5m
  45. New Zealand: US$11.4m
  46. Greece: US$11.3m
  47. Latvia: US$10.7m
  48. Singapore: US$10.6m
  49. Dominican Republic: US$10m
  50. Portugal: US$8.8m
  51. Norway: US$8.1m
  52. Croatia: US$6.6m
  53. Nepal: US$5.8m
  54. Israel: US$5.2m
  55. Serbia: US$4.9m
  56. Armenia: US$4.7m
  57. Peru: US$4.4m
  58. Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.3m
  59. Tanzania: US$3.9m
  60. Estonia: US$3.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$999.1m 12.8%
2 Germany US$741.7m 9.5%
3 Poland US$637.3m 8.2%
4 United States US$618.2m 7.9%
5 Thailand US$540.6m 6.9%
6 Mexico US$519m 6.7%
7 Ireland US$402.8m 5.2%
8 Italy US$397.6m 5.1%
9 Slovakia US$365m 4.7%
10 United Kingdom US$278.8m 3.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$606.7m 7.8%
2 Germany US$465.8m 6%
3 United Kingdom US$393.4m 5%
4 Canada US$324m 4.2%
5 France US$258.1m 3.3%
6 Poland US$232m 3%
7 Netherlands US$227.5m 2.9%
8 Australia US$200.4m 2.6%
9 Japan US$192.4m 2.5%
10 Philippines US$191.8m 2.5%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages?

Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages fall under HS heading 3306, part of chapter 33, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on preparations for oral or dental hygiene in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3306 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on preparations for oral or dental hygiene in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3306 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most preparations for oral or dental hygiene?

China, with US$999.1m in 2024 (12.8% of world exports).