Product classification
HS code for Cologne: 3303.00
Perfumes and toilet waters.
Classification of cologne under HS 3303.00
Cologne, or Eau de Cologne, is classified under HS code 3303.00. This heading covers perfumes and toilet waters. Chapter 33 encompasses essential oils and resinoids, as well as perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. According to the Chapter Notes and Explanatory Notes, heading 3303 includes products used to impart a fragrance to the human body. Colognes are distinguished from perfumes primarily by their concentration of essential oils and the ratio of alcohol to water, but the Harmonized System groups them together under a single heading. The classification is determined by the product's function as a fragrance. Whether the product is marketed for men, women, or as unisex, and regardless of the delivery method (spray or pour), it falls under 3303.00.
- Covers
- Eau de Cologne
- Eau de Toilette
- Eau de Parfum
- Perfume extracts
- Fragrance mists for the body
- Also under 3303.00
- Chanel No. 5
- Dior Sauvage
- Calvin Klein Eternity
- Gucci Bloom
- Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Codes often confused with 3303.00
Common mistake. Cologne is frequently misclassified under HS code 3307.10, which covers pre-shave, shaving, or after-shave preparations. While many aftershaves contain fragrance, they are distinguished by the presence of skin-soothing agents or their specific marketing for use after shaving. If a product is primarily a fragrance, it belongs in 3303.00. Another misclassification is HS code 3304.99, which covers beauty or make-up preparations. However, 3303.00 is more specific for liquid fragrances, and under GRI 3(a), the more specific heading takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330300 (the code used for cologne), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330300 (the code used for cologne) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 330300, not only cologne.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $9.1B 27% of world exports
- 2 Spain $5.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 Italy $3.1B 9.0% of world exports
World total: $34.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.2B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.4B 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Spain $1.7B 4.9% of world imports
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 cologne
Brazil splits HS 3303.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3303.00.10Perfumes (extracts)
- 3303.00.20Toilet waters (colognes)
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cologne
What is the HS code for Cologne?
The HS code for Cologne is 330300 (Perfumes and toilet waters). The HS code for Cologne is 3303.00, which is the standard code for perfumes and toilet waters.
How do I classify Cologne for customs?
Cologne is classified under HS code 330300 — Perfumes and toilet waters. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include room fragrances?
No, room fragrances and reed diffusers are typically classified under HS code 3307.49 as preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms.
Which countries are the top exporters of cologne (HS 330300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330300 (the code used for cologne) 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 cologne (HS 330300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330300 (the code used for cologne) 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.
Is the HS code for Cologne the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330300 for Cologne is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cologne in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 330300 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cologne depends on the product's details: 3303.00.10 (Perfumes (extracts)), 3303.00.20 (Toilet waters (colognes)).