HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3304.20 – Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up

HS code 3304.20 is the 6-digit subheading for cosmetic and toilet preparations, eye make-up. It is used for mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, eyebrow pencil and brow gel.

What HS 3304.20 covers

This HS code covers all cosmetic and toilet preparations specifically designed for eye make-up. This encompasses products used to enhance, define, or color the eyelashes, eyelids, and eyebrows. The global trade in eye make-up is a significant part of the beauty market, with continuous innovation in formulas (e.g., waterproof, smudge-proof, volumizing), applicator designs, and ingredient safety. Importers are typically beauty retailers, department stores, and online beauty platforms, while exporters are major cosmetic brands and manufacturers. Consumer trends, such as specific eyebrow styles or dramatic eye looks, heavily influence demand. Packaging and ease of application are also crucial for market success.

Covers
  • Mascara
  • Eyeliner
  • Eyeshadow
  • Eyebrow pencil
  • Brow gel
  • Eyeshadow primer
  • False eyelashes (with adhesive)
  • Under-eye concealer
Examples
  • Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
  • Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
  • Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
  • Fenty Beauty Flyliner

Codes often confused with 3304.20

Common mistake. Can be confused with medicated eye drops or ointments (3004) if they have therapeutic claims, or with general cosmetic applicators (9603) if the product is solely the brush without the make-up.

30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale96.03Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees

Top exporters and importers of HS code 330420, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 330420 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 15% 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 $736M
  2. 2 Germany $596M
  3. 3 China $584M

World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $772M
  2. 2 France $429M
  3. 3 Germany $372M

World total: $5.2B 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 3304.20 2

Brazil splits HS 3304.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3304.20.10 Eye shadow, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascaraSombra, delineador, lápis para sobrancelhas e rímel
  2. 3304.20.90 Other eye make-up preparationsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 33.04 →

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

Questions about HS 3304.20

What is HS code 330420?

HS code 330420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up. This HS code covers all cosmetic and toilet preparations specifically designed for eye make-up. This encompasses products used to enhance, define, or color the eyelashes, eyelids, and eyebrows. The global trade in eye make-up is a significant part of the beauty market, with continuous innovation in formulas (e.g., waterproof, smudge-proof, volumizing), applicator designs, and ingredient safety. Importers are typically beauty retailers, department stores, and online beauty platforms, while exporters are major cosmetic brands and manufacturers. Consumer trends, such as specific eyebrow styles or dramatic eye looks, heavily influence demand. Packaging and ease of application are also crucial for market success.

What products fall under HS code 330420?

Mascara, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Eyebrow pencil, Brow gel, Eyeshadow primer, False eyelashes (with adhesive), Under-eye concealer

What are common misclassifications for HS code 330420?

Can be confused with medicated eye drops or ointments (3004) if they have therapeutic claims, or with general cosmetic applicators (9603) if the product is solely the brush without the make-up.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 330420?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 330420 in UN Comtrade data were France ($736M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($596M) and China ($584M). World exports came to about $5.0B, 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 330420?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 330420 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($772M, 15% of world imports), France ($429M) and Germany ($372M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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 330420 structured?

HS code 330420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (33) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 330420?

Brazil splits HS code 330420 into 2 NCM codes: 3304.20.10 (Eye shadow, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara), 3304.20.90 (Other eye make-up preparations). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.