# HS code for toothpastes

> Toothpastes 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”.

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

## Key facts

- Most likely code: [3306.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330610)
- Chapter: [33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations](https://border.bot/hs-codes/33)
- Candidate codes: 1
- HS edition: HS2022

## Summary

Toothpastes 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”.

## 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330610) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/330620) (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.


## Similar products

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

## Duty rates by country

National tariff lines for toothpastes 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/toothpaste): 1 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=toothpaste)

## 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 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”.

## 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 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.

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