HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3305.30 – Hair preparations; lacquers
HS code 3305.30 is the 6-digit subheading for hair preparations, lacquers. It is used for aerosol hairspray, non-aerosol hairspray, strong hold hairspray, flexible hold hairspray and finishing spray.
What HS 3305.30 covers
HS code 330530 encompasses hair lacquers, commonly known as hairsprays. This category includes aerosol and non-aerosol formulations designed to hold hairstyles in place, providing varying degrees of hold from flexible to extra-strong. The global market for hair lacquers is driven by fashion trends, consumer demand for convenient styling solutions, and technological advancements in spray delivery systems and ingredient formulations. Trade in these products involves considerations such as volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations, which vary significantly by country, and the logistics of transporting aerosol cans. Major importers are typically markets with high consumer spending on personal grooming, while exporters are often countries with robust chemical and packaging industries. The industry continually innovates to offer products with added benefits like humidity resistance, shine, or heat protection, catering to diverse hair types and styling needs.
- Covers
- Aerosol hairspray
- Non-aerosol hairspray
- Strong hold hairspray
- Flexible hold hairspray
- Finishing spray
- Volumizing hairspray
- Humidity-resistant hairspray
- Examples
- L'Oréal Elnett Satin Hairspray
- TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray
- Schwarzkopf got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Spray
- Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong
- Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray
Codes often confused with 3305.30
Common mistake. Hair lacquers should not be confused with other hair styling products like gels or mousses (330590), which are not spray-on film-forming preparations.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 330530, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 330530 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 Germany $184M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $95M 10% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $89M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $908M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $164M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $134M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $44M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $881M 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 3305.30
Brazil does not split HS 3305.30: its NCM code is 3305.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 33.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3305.30
What is HS code 330530?
HS code 330530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hair preparations; lacquers. HS code 330530 encompasses hair lacquers, commonly known as hairsprays. This category includes aerosol and non-aerosol formulations designed to hold hairstyles in place, providing varying degrees of hold from flexible to extra-strong. The global market for hair lacquers is driven by fashion trends, consumer demand for convenient styling solutions, and technological advancements in spray delivery systems and ingredient formulations. Trade in these products involves considerations such as volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations, which vary significantly by country, and the logistics of transporting aerosol cans. Major importers are typically markets with high consumer spending on personal grooming, while exporters are often countries with robust chemical and packaging industries. The industry continually innovates to offer products with added benefits like humidity resistance, shine, or heat protection, catering to diverse hair types and styling needs.
What products fall under HS code 330530?
Aerosol hairspray, non-aerosol hairspray, strong hold hairspray, flexible hold hairspray, finishing spray, volumizing hairspray, humidity-resistant hairspray
What are common misclassifications for HS code 330530?
Hair lacquers should not be confused with other hair styling products like gels or mousses (330590), which are not spray-on film-forming preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 330530?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 330530 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($184M, 20% of world exports), France ($95M) and Mexico ($89M). World exports came to about $908M, 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 330530?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 330530 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($164M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($134M) and the Netherlands ($44M). World imports came to about $881M, 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 330530 structured?
HS code 330530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (33) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 330530?
In Brazil, HS code 330530 is NCM 3305.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.