Moisturizer Hs Code

Moisturizer harmonized system code

Product Overview Moisturizers classified under HS Code 330499 are topical formulations primarily intended for hydrating and protecting the skin. These products typically consist of emulsified mixtures of water, oils, humectants, and emollients, designed to restore or maintain skin moisture balance. Physically, moisturizers under this classification are characterized by semi-solid to creamy consistencies, with controlled pH levels generally ranging from 5.0 to 7.0 to ensure skin compatibility. They undergo refined processing involving homogenization, filtration, and microbial stabilization to meet stringent quality standards, including absence of contaminants and consistent viscosity. HS Code 330499 encompasses various subcategories including skin moisturizers not elsewhere specified, body lotions, and specialized hydrating creams. Commercially, these moisturizers serve diverse applications across personal care retail sectors, dermatological product lines, and cosmetic manufacturing industries. Their value proposition lies in their compliance with international cosmetic regulations, reliable efficacy in skin hydration, and adaptability for private-label production, positioning them competitively within global trade markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The assigned HS Code 330499 falls under Chapter 33 (Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations), Heading 3304 (Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin), and Subheading 330499 (Other skin care preparations, excluding sunscreen and suntan preparations). This classification is justified by the product’s composition and intended use as a skin care preparation excluding medicated or sun protection products. Standard trade packaging includes airtight, opaque containers ranging from 50 ml to 500 ml to maintain product integrity and prevent contamination. Preservation methodologies often incorporate antioxidants and preservatives compliant with ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure shelf stability during transit. Shipping considerations require temperature-controlled environments, typically maintained between 15°C and 25°C, to avoid phase separation or microbial growth. Quality standards are aligned with international cosmetic regulatory frameworks such as the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and FDA guidelines, ensuring conformity with safety, labeling, and ingredient disclosure mandates essential for customs clearance and international market access.

Moisturizer 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.