HS Code for Bath bombs

Bath bombs are classified under HS code 3307.30 as they are defined as perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations. These products are typically composed of a mixture of sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, essential oils, and pigments that create an effervescent effect when submerged in water. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 33 encompasses essential oils, resinoids, and perfumery or cosmetic preparations. Subheading 3307.30 is specifically designated for products intended to be added to bath water to provide fragrance, skin conditioning, or aesthetic effects. Even though bath bombs may contain surfactants that provide a minor cleaning action, their primary purpose is the aromatic and sensory experience of the bath, which excludes them from the soap category in Chapter 34 and places them firmly within the cosmetic preparations of Chapter 33.

Products Included

• Effervescent bath tablets and bombs
• Perfumed bath salts
• Bath oils and capsules
• Bubble bath preparations (liquid or solid)
• Bath foams and gels
• Scented bath powders

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for bath bombs is HS code 3401.11, which covers soap and organic surface-active products in the form of bars or molded shapes. While bath bombs are often molded into spheres, they do not meet the chemical definition of soap under the HS Explanatory Notes unless they consist primarily of alkali salts of fatty acids. Another error is using 3304.99 for general skin-care preparations; however, because 3307.30 specifically mentions "bath preparations," it is the more specific and therefore correct code according to General Interpretative Rule 3(a).

FAQ

What is the HS code for bath bombs?

Bath bombs are classified under HS code 3307.30 as bath preparations.

Are shower steamers classified under the same code?

Yes, shower steamers, which function similarly by releasing fragrance through effervescence, are generally classified under 3307.30 as other perfumery or toilet preparations.