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HS code for sunscreen
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “sunscreen” points to heading 3304: beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or suntan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 3304 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3304 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3304 covers 6 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 200%.
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USASee also
- balm
- makeup
- mascara
- bath oil
- eyeliner
- lip balm
- body wash
- lipsticks
- sun cream
- baby wipes
- body scrub
- face cream
- hand cream
- eye make-up
- face powder
- hand lotion
- moisturiser
- body lotions
- grease paints
- talcum powder
- barrier creams
- powders - face
- after sun cream
- beauty products
- cleanser, facial
- cleansing creams
- glitter, cosmetic
- aloe vera skincare
- suntan preparations
- face masks, cosmetic
- make-up preparations
- ointments (skin care)
- skincare preparations
- skin care preparations
- natural hand & body lotion
- varnish removers, cosmetic
- manicure or pedicure preparations
- nail polishes, varnishes and removers
- pedicure, instruments and preparations
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for sunscreen?
Sunscreen are classified under 3304 (Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.