Hair care products - shampoo & conditioner|HS Code

Hair care products - shampoo & conditioner harmonized system code

Product Overview Hair Care Products - Shampoo & Conditioner under HS Code 3305 are cosmetic preparations designed for the cleaning, conditioning, and maintenance of human hair. These products typically include surfactants for cleansing, emollients for conditioning, and various additives to enhance product performance and stability. Shampoos and conditioners can be distinguished based on their specific formulations such as moisturizing, volumizing, anti-dandruff, or color-protecting. The subcategories within HS Code 3305 include shampoo (3305.10), conditioners (3305.20), and other hair care products (3305.90). These products are primarily used in the consumer market, hair salons, hotels, and personal care industries. The value proposition of these hair care products lies in their ability to enhance the appearance and manageability of hair, setting them apart in a competitive market that prioritizes personal grooming and aesthetics. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 3305 is classified under Chapter 33 (Essential Oils and Resinoids; Perfumery, Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations), Heading 05 (Preparations for use on the hair). The full 6-digit code includes 3305.10 for shampoos, 3305.20 for conditioners, and 3305.90 for other hair preparations. The rationale for this classification lies in the products' primary function as cosmetic preparations for hair care, which aligns with the broader category of personal care products. Trade considerations for these products typically involve packaging in bottles, tubes, or jars that preserve product integrity during transit. Shipping requirements generally include secure packaging to prevent leakage and damage. Quality standards for these products are typically determined by the requirements of the importing country, often including regulatory compliance for cosmetic products, safety testing, and ingredient disclosure. This description aligns with the World Trade Organization and customs documentation standards, ensuring accurate and efficient classification for international trade.

Hair care products - shampoo & conditioner Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Natural oleoresins or vegetable extracts of heading 13.01 or 13.02; (b) Soap or other products of heading 34.01; or (c) Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine or other products of heading 38.05. 2.- The expression “odoriferous substances” in heading 33.02 refers only to the substances of heading 33.01, to odoriferous constituents isolated from those substances or to synthetic aromatics. 3.- Headings 33.03 to 33.07 apply, inter alia, to products, whether or not mixed (other than aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils), suitable for use as goods of these headings and put up in packings of a kind sold by retail for such use. 4.- The expression “perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations” in heading 33.07 applies, inter alia, to the following products : scented sachets; odoriferous preparations which operate by burning; perfumed papers and papers impregnated or coated with cosmetics; contact lens or artificial eye solutions; wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with perfume or cosmetics; animal toilet preparations.