HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3304.91 – Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations)

HS code 3304.91 is the 6-digit subheading for cosmetic and toilet preparations, powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations). It is used for face powder, setting powder, finishing powder, loose powder and pressed powder.

What HS 3304.91 covers

This HS code specifically covers cosmetic and toilet preparations in powder form, whether loose or compressed, excluding those for lips, eyes, or manicure/pedicure. This primarily includes face powders, setting powders, finishing powders, and body powders. International trade in these products involves cosmetic brands, beauty retailers, and ingredient suppliers. Importers are typically beauty distributors and department stores, while exporters are major cosmetic manufacturers. Key considerations for trade include texture, finish (matte, luminous), oil control properties, and ingredient safety. The rise of mineral make-up and clean beauty trends significantly influences product development and consumer demand in this category.

Covers
  • Face powder
  • Setting powder
  • Finishing powder
  • Loose powder
  • Pressed powder
  • Body powder
  • Talcum powder (cosmetic)
  • Mineral powder foundation
Examples
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
  • Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
  • Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Blotting Powder
  • Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder

Codes often confused with 3304.91

Common mistake. Can be confused with medicated powders (3004) if they have therapeutic claims (e.g., anti-fungal foot powder), or with industrial powders (e.g., 2526 for talc) if not prepared for cosmetic use.

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 sale25.26Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc

Top exporters and importers of HS code 330491, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 330491 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $484M
  2. 2 Italy $345M
  3. 3 United States $342M

World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $444M
  2. 2 China $321M
  3. 3 France $241M

World total: $3.3B 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 code for 3304.91

Brazil does not split HS 3304.91: its NCM code is 3304.91.00.

  1. 3304.91.00 Cosmetic powders, whether or not compressedPós, incluindo os compactos

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 3304.91

What is HS code 330491?

HS code 330491 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations). This HS code specifically covers cosmetic and toilet preparations in powder form, whether loose or compressed, excluding those for lips, eyes, or manicure/pedicure. This primarily includes face powders, setting powders, finishing powders, and body powders. International trade in these products involves cosmetic brands, beauty retailers, and ingredient suppliers. Importers are typically beauty distributors and department stores, while exporters are major cosmetic manufacturers. Key considerations for trade include texture, finish (matte, luminous), oil control properties, and ingredient safety. The rise of mineral make-up and clean beauty trends significantly influences product development and consumer demand in this category.

What products fall under HS code 330491?

Face powder, Setting powder, Finishing powder, Loose powder, Pressed powder, Body powder, Talcum powder (cosmetic), Mineral powder foundation

What are common misclassifications for HS code 330491?

Can be confused with medicated powders (3004) if they have therapeutic claims (e.g., anti-fungal foot powder), or with industrial powders (e.g., 2526 for talc) if not prepared for cosmetic use.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 330491?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 330491 in UN Comtrade data were France ($484M, 15% of world exports), Italy ($345M) and the United States ($342M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 330491?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 330491 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($444M, 14% of world imports), China ($321M) and France ($241M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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.

How is HS code 330491 structured?

HS code 330491 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 330491?

In Brazil, HS code 330491 is NCM 3304.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.