HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3303.00 – Perfumes and toilet waters

HS code 3303.00 is the 6-digit subheading for perfumes and toilet waters. It is used for eau de parfum, eau de toilette, cologne, solid perfume and perfume oil.

What HS 3303.00 covers

This HS code covers finished fragrance products intended for personal use, such as perfumes, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, and colognes. These are typically alcoholic solutions containing a blend of essential oils, aroma compounds, and fixatives, designed to impart a pleasant scent to the body. The international trade in these goods is a significant segment of the luxury and beauty markets, involving global brands, cosmetic retailers, and duty-free channels. Importers include distributors, department stores, and e-commerce platforms, while exporters are often countries with strong fashion and fragrance industries. Marketing, brand recognition, packaging, and celebrity endorsements play a crucial role in driving consumer demand. Regulatory compliance regarding ingredients and labeling is also paramount.

Covers
  • Eau de parfum
  • Eau de toilette
  • Cologne
  • Solid perfume
  • Perfume oil
  • Aftershave lotion (fragranced)
  • Body mist
  • Perfume spray
Examples
  • Chanel No. 5
  • Dior Sauvage
  • Calvin Klein Eternity
  • Gucci Bloom
  • Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Codes often confused with 3303.00

Common mistake. Can be confused with perfumed body lotions or creams (330499) if the primary function is skin care rather than fragrance, or with odoriferous mixtures (330290) if it's a concentrate not yet bottled for retail sale.

3304.99Cosmetic and toilet preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)3302.90Odoriferous substances and mixtures; used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries

Top exporters and importers of HS code 330300, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 330300 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $9.1B
  2. 2 Spain $5.1B
  3. 3 Italy $3.1B

World total: $34.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $5.2B
  2. 2 Germany $2.4B
  3. 3 Spain $1.7B

World total: $33.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 3303.00 2

Brazil splits HS 3303.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3303.00.10 Perfumes (extracts)Perfumes (extratos)
  2. 3303.00.20 Toilet waters (colognes)Águas-de-colônia

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 33.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 3303.00

What is HS code 330300?

HS code 330300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Perfumes and toilet waters. This HS code covers finished fragrance products intended for personal use, such as perfumes, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, and colognes. These are typically alcoholic solutions containing a blend of essential oils, aroma compounds, and fixatives, designed to impart a pleasant scent to the body. The international trade in these goods is a significant segment of the luxury and beauty markets, involving global brands, cosmetic retailers, and duty-free channels. Importers include distributors, department stores, and e-commerce platforms, while exporters are often countries with strong fashion and fragrance industries. Marketing, brand recognition, packaging, and celebrity endorsements play a crucial role in driving consumer demand. Regulatory compliance regarding ingredients and labeling is also paramount.

What products fall under HS code 330300?

Eau de parfum, Eau de toilette, Cologne, Solid perfume, Perfume oil, Aftershave lotion (fragranced), Body mist, Perfume spray

What are common misclassifications for HS code 330300?

Can be confused with perfumed body lotions or creams (330499) if the primary function is skin care rather than fragrance, or with odoriferous mixtures (330290) if it's a concentrate not yet bottled for retail sale.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 330300?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 330300 in UN Comtrade data were France ($9.1B, 27% of world exports), Spain ($5.1B) and Italy ($3.1B). World exports came to about $34.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 330300?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 330300 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.2B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($2.4B) and Spain ($1.7B). World imports came to about $33.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 330300 structured?

HS code 330300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (33) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 330300?

Brazil splits HS code 330300 into 2 NCM codes: 3303.00.10 (Perfumes (extracts)), 3303.00.20 (Toilet waters (colognes)). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.