# HS code for shampoos in the European Union > Shampoos imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3305.10 when it is a shampoo. It sits in heading 33.05, “Preparations for use on the hair”. Shampoos can also fall under 3305.90, depending on the type of hair product. The tariff of the European Union has 2 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3305.10 is 0%. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/shampoo Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [3305.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330510) - Chapter: [33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations](https://border.bot/hs-codes/33) - Candidate codes: 2 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 2 - General duty (MFN): 0% ## Summary Shampoos imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3305.10 when it is a shampoo. It sits in heading 33.05, “Preparations for use on the hair”. Shampoos can also fall under 3305.90, depending on the type of hair product. The tariff of the European Union has 2 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3305.10 is 0%. ## How to choose the right code Is it a shampoo, or another hair preparation such as a conditioner? Use 3305.10 when it is a shampoo. Use 3305.90 when it is another preparation for use on the hair, such as a conditioner. ## Codes for shampoos 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 shampoos. ### [3305.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330510) (most likely) Legal text: “Shampoos” Heading 33.05: “Preparations for use on the hair” Applies when it is a shampoo. ### [3305.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330590) (possible) Legal text: “Other” Heading 33.05: “Preparations for use on the hair” Applies when it is another preparation for use on the hair, such as a conditioner. ## National lines in the European Union The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 2 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3305.10 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 3305.10 - 3305 10 00 00 “Shampoos”. General duty (MFN): 0% ### Under 3305.90 - 3305 90 00 00 “Other”. General duty (MFN): 0% ## Similar products Products in the same category as shampoos, or classified under the same headings. - [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 - [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 - [Nail polish](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/nail-polish): 3304.30 - [Perfume](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/perfume): 3303.00 - [Sunscreen](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/sunscreen): 3304.99 - [Toothpaste](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/toothpaste): 3306.10 ## Other countries National tariff lines for shampoos 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/shampoo): 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=shampoo&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 shampoos 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 shampoos? Shampoos imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3305.10 when it is a shampoo. It sits in heading 33.05, “Preparations for use on the hair”. ### Does the type of hair product change the HS code for shampoos? Yes. Use 3305.10 when it is a shampoo. Use 3305.90 when it is another preparation for use on the hair, such as a conditioner. ### What is the duty on shampoos imported into the European Union? The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3305.10 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. 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 shampoos 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/shampoo.json