# HS code for moisturisers in the United States > Moisturisers imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 3304.99 when it is a beauty or skin care preparation other than a medicament, not for the lips, eyes or nails and not a powder. 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 United States has 2 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 3304.99 is free. Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/moisturisers Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [3304.99](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330499) - 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: 2 - General duty (MFN): free ## Summary Moisturisers imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 3304.99 when it is a beauty or skin care preparation other than a medicament, not for the lips, eyes or nails and not a powder. 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 United States has 2 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 3304.99 is free. ## How to choose the right code Use 3304.99 when it is a beauty or skin care preparation other than a medicament, not for the lips, eyes or nails and not a powder. Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 3304.91 applies when it is a powder, compressed or not. ## Codes for moisturisers 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 moisturisers. ### [3304.99](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330499) (most likely) Legal text: “Other: Other” 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 beauty or skin care preparation other than a medicament, not for the lips, eyes or nails and not a powder. ### [3304.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330491) (classified elsewhere) Legal text: “Other: Powders, whether or not compressed” 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 powder, compressed or not. ## National lines in the United States The tariff of the United States splits this code into 2 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 3304.99 is free. 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 3304.99 - 3304.99.10.00 “Other > Petroleum jelly put up for retail sale”. General duty (MFN): free - 3304.99.50.00 “Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): free ## Similar products Products in the same category as moisturisers, 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 - [Nail polish](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/nail-polish): 3304.30 - [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 ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=moisturiser&destination=US) ## 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 moisturisers 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 moisturisers? Moisturisers imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 3304.99 when it is a beauty or skin care preparation other than a medicament, not for the lips, eyes or nails and not a powder. 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 moisturisers imported into the United States? The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 3304.99 is free. 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The conditions and questions on this page were written for moisturisers 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://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/moisturisers.json