# HS code for perfumes

> Perfumes are usually classified under HS code 3303.00 when it is a perfume or toilet water for personal use. It sits in heading 33.03, “Perfumes and toilet waters”.

Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/perfume
Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Key facts

- Most likely code: [3303.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330300)
- Chapter: [33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations](https://border.bot/hs-codes/33)
- Candidate codes: 1
- HS edition: HS2022

## Summary

Perfumes are usually classified under HS code 3303.00 when it is a perfume or toilet water for personal use. It sits in heading 33.03, “Perfumes and toilet waters”.

## How to choose the right code

Is the fragrance for wearing on the person, or for scenting a room? Use 3303.00 when it is a perfume or toilet water for personal use. Use 3307.49 when it is a preparation for perfuming or deodorising rooms, such as a room spray.

Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 3307.49 applies when it is a preparation for perfuming or deodorising rooms, such as a room spray.

## Codes for perfumes

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 perfumes.

### [3303.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330300) (most likely)

Legal text: “Perfumes and toilet waters”

Heading 33.03: “Perfumes and toilet waters”

Applies when it is a perfume or toilet water for personal use.

### [3307.49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330749) (classified elsewhere)

Legal text: “Preparations for perfuming or deodorising rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: Other”

Heading 33.07: “Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorisers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties”

Applies when it is a preparation for perfuming or deodorising rooms, such as a room spray.


## Similar products

Products in the same category as perfumes, 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
- [Shampoo](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/shampoo): 3305.10
- [Sunscreen](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/sunscreen): 3304.99
- [Toothpaste](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/toothpaste): 3306.10

## Duty rates by country

National tariff lines for perfumes 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/perfume): 3 national lines, duty rates live

## Check your exact product

Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code with its reasons.

- [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=perfume)

## 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 perfumes 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 perfumes?

Perfumes are usually classified under HS code 3303.00 when it is a perfume or toilet water for personal use. It sits in heading 33.03, “Perfumes and toilet waters”.

### Does the use change the HS code for perfumes?

Yes. Use 3303.00 when it is a perfume or toilet water for personal use. Use 3307.49 when it is a preparation for perfuming or deodorising rooms, such as a room spray.

## Sources and updates

The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The conditions and questions on this page were written for perfumes by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/perfume.json