HS Code 33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Q: Is HS code 33 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 33 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 33 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 33?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 33.

What is HS Code 33

HS Code 33 covers Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section VI (Products of the chemical or allied industries). The two digits "33" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "33" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 33 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations Cover?

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 33

Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

HS Code 3301

Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins

HS Code 3302

Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture

HS Code 3303

Perfumes and toilet waters

HS Code 3304

Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations

HS Code 3305

Hair preparations; for use on the hair

HS Code 3306

Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages

HS Code 3307

Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not

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What HS Codes for Cosmetics and Perfumery Do Not Cover

Chapter 33 covers essential oils, resinoids, perfumery, cosmetics, and toiletries. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Soap and surface-active preparations

Chapter 34

Medicaments with therapeutic claims

Chapter 30

Dental products with active medication

Chapter 30

Industrial deodorizers and air fresheners (chemical-dominant)

Chapter 38

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Cosmetics and Perfumery HS 33

HS Code 3301

HS Code 3302

HS Code 3303

Perfumes and toilet waters

HS Code 3304

Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations

HS Code 3305

Hair preparations; for use on the hair

HS Code 3306

Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages

HS Code 3307

HS Code 330112

Oils, essential; of orange (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

HS Code 330113

Oils, essential; of lemon (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

HS Code 330119

Oils, essential; of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 33?

HS code 33 covers Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, one of the chapter 33 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 33 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 33 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 33?