HS code for lipsticks in the European Union
Last updated
Key facts
- Most likely code
- 3304.10
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 1
- General duty (MFN)
- 0%
Summary
Lipsticks imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3304.10 when it is a lip make-up preparation. It sits in heading 33.04, “Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations”. The tariff of the European Union has 1 national line under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3304.10 is 0%.
How to choose the right code
Use 3304.10 when it is a lip make-up preparation.
Codes for lipsticks
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to lipsticks.
- 3304.10
Most likely
Legal text: “Lip make-up preparations”
Heading 33.04: “Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations”
Applies when it is a lip make-up preparation.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 1 national line, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3304.10 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 3304.10
- 3304 10 00 00“Lip make-up preparations”0%
Similar products
Products in the same category as lipsticks, or classified under the same headings.
- MascaraHS 3304.20
- MoisturisersHS 3304.99
- Nail polishHS 3304.30
- SunscreenHS 3304.99
- DeodorantHS 3307.20
- Hair dryersHS 8516.31
- Hair straightenersHS 8516.32
- PerfumeHS 3303.00
- ShampooHS 3305.10
- ToothpasteHS 3306.10
Other countries
National tariff lines for lipsticks are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Lipstick in United States1 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons.
Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as lipsticks can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for lipsticks?
Lipsticks imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3304.10 when it is a lip make-up preparation. It sits in heading 33.04, “Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations”.
What is the duty on lipsticks imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3304.10 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for lipsticks by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.