Preparations for use on the hair — HTS 3305
Preparations for use on the hair
Chapter 33 › Heading 3305
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3305 covers preparations intended for use on the hair. It is a broad four-digit category that can group products such as shampoos, hair lacquers, permanent-wave or straightening preparations, and other hair preparations, depending on the product’s formulation and intended use.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product’s principal use and type, then review the more specific subheadings under heading 3305. The eight-digit choice is usually narrowed by the product’s function or form and, where the tariff schedule provides such distinctions, by its ingredients or other specified characteristics. Use the product label, formula, technical documents, and packaging information to verify the description; a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate when classifications are uncertain.
What to check
- Identify the product’s intended hair use—such as cleansing, conditioning, styling, coloring, waving, or straightening—rather than relying only on its brand name.
- Check the full ingredient list, formulation, physical form, and packaging claims against the wording of the 3305 subheadings and any applicable legal notes.
- Distinguish a hair preparation from a product whose main purpose is skin care, fragrance, or general cleaning; principal use and composition can affect classification.
- Read every additional subdivision below the relevant 3305 subheading, including any distinctions based on product type, material, or other stated characteristics.
- Keep labels, formulas, safety or technical data, and product photographs as classification support, and ask a customs broker or request an official ruling if the wording is unclear.
HTS heading 3305 summary
Preparations for use on the hair is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3305.10.00.00 👉 | Shampoos | Free | — | 75% |
| 3305.20.00.00 👉 | Preparations for permanent waving or straightening | Free | — | 75% |
| 3305.30.00.00 👉 | Hair lacquers | Free | — | 88¢/kg + 75% |
| 3305.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 88¢/kg + 75% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3305?
Preparations for use on the hair. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.