# HS code for nail polishes in the European Union > Nail polishes imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3304.30 when it is a manicure or pedicure 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 3304.30 is 0%. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/nail-polish Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [3304.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330430) - Chapter: [33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations](https://border.bot/hs-codes/33) - Candidate codes: 1 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 1 - General duty (MFN): 0% ## Summary Nail polishes imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3304.30 when it is a manicure or pedicure 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 3304.30 is 0%. ## How to choose the right code Use 3304.30 when it is a manicure or pedicure preparation. ## Codes for nail polishes 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 nail polishes. ### [3304.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330430) (most likely) Legal text: “Manicure or pedicure 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 manicure or pedicure 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 3304.30 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 3304.30 - 3304 30 00 00 “Manicure or pedicure preparations”. General duty (MFN): 0% ## Similar products Products in the same category as nail polishes, or classified under the same headings. - [Lipstick](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/lipstick): 3304.10 - [Mascara](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/mascara): 3304.20 - [Moisturisers](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/moisturisers): 3304.99 - [Sunscreen](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/sunscreen): 3304.99 - [Deodorant](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/deodorant): 3307.20 - [Hair dryers](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/hair-dryers): 8516.31 - [Hair straighteners](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/hair-straighteners): 8516.32 - [Perfume](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/perfume): 3303.00 - [Shampoo](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/shampoo): 3305.10 - [Toothpaste](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/toothpaste): 3306.10 ## Other countries National tariff lines for nail polishes are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live. - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/nail-polish): 1 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. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=nail+polish&destination=EU) ## 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 nail polishes 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 nail polishes? Nail polishes imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3304.30 when it is a manicure or pedicure 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 nail polishes imported into the European Union? The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3304.30 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. The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. 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 nail polishes by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/nail-polish.json