Nail products - nail polish & gel Hs Code

Nail products - nail polish & gel harmonized system code

Product Overview Nail Products under HS Code 330430 encompass nail polishes and gels formulated for cosmetic application on fingernails and toenails. These products are defined as liquid or semi-solid preparations comprising film-forming agents, solvents, plasticizers, pigments, and other additives, designed to provide color, protection, and aesthetic enhancement to nails. Physically, nail polishes typically present as viscous liquids with drying properties, while nail gels are thicker, often requiring curing under ultraviolet (UV) or light-emitting diode (LED) lamps to achieve polymerization. Quality attributes include durability, adhesion, gloss retention, and resistance to chipping, with formulations adhering to cosmetic safety standards. The HS Code 330430 classifies subcategories such as traditional nail polishes, gel polishes, base coats, top coats, and quick-dry variants. Commercially, these products are primarily utilized in personal care retail, professional salon services, and cosmetic manufacturing sectors, serving both end consumers and business-to-business markets. Their market positioning reflects a balance of formulation innovation, regulatory compliance, and packaging suitability for international distribution. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 330430 falls under Chapter 33 (Essential Oils and Resinoids; Perfumery, Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations), Heading 3304 (Beauty or Make-Up Preparations), with the subheading 330430 specifically assigned to nail polishes and gels. This classification is based on the product’s composition and intended cosmetic function, distinguishing it from other beauty preparations. Trade documentation requires precise identification under this code to ensure adherence to WTO harmonized system standards and customs regulations. Typical packaging involves sealed glass or plastic bottles ranging from 5ml to 15ml, designed to prevent evaporation and contamination. Preservation methods focus on maintaining formulation stability by protecting against light and air exposure during transit. Shipping conditions usually mandate temperature-controlled environments to avoid degradation of polymerizing agents in gel products. Compliance with international quality standards such as ISO 22716 (Cosmetics GMP) and adherence to regional regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU Cosmetics Regulation, FDA guidelines) are critical for customs clearance and market access. This detailed classification and trade specification framework facilitates accurate tariff application, risk assessment, and streamlined international trade operations.

Nail products - nail polish & gel 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.