HS code for toothpastes in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 3306.10
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 1
- General duty (MFN)
- free
Summary
Toothpastes imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 3306.10 when it is a dentifrice, such as toothpaste or tooth powder. It sits in heading 33.06, “Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages”. The tariff of the United States has 1 national line under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 3306.10 is free.
How to choose the right code
Use 3306.10 when it is a dentifrice, such as toothpaste or tooth powder.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 3306.20 applies when it is dental floss.
Codes for toothpastes
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 toothpastes.
- 3306.10
Most likely
Legal text: “Dentifrices”
Heading 33.06: “Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages”
Applies when it is a dentifrice, such as toothpaste or tooth powder.
- 3306.20
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss)”
Heading 33.06: “Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages”
Applies when it is dental floss.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits this code into 1 national line, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 3306.10 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 3306.10
- 3306.10.00.00“Dentifrices”free
Similar products
Products in the same category as toothpastes, or classified under the same headings.
- DeodorantHS 3307.20
- Hair dryersHS 8516.31
- Hair straightenersHS 8516.32
- LipstickHS 3304.10
- MascaraHS 3304.20
- MoisturisersHS 3304.99
- Nail polishHS 3304.30
- PerfumeHS 3303.00
- ShampooHS 3305.10
- SunscreenHS 3304.99
Check your exact product
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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 toothpastes 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 toothpastes?
Toothpastes imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 3306.10 when it is a dentifrice, such as toothpaste or tooth powder. It sits in heading 33.06, “Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages”.
What is the duty on toothpastes imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 3306.10 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 toothpastes by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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