Product classification
HS code for Hair conditioner: 3305.90
Hair preparations, n.e.c. in heading no. 3305.
Classification of hair conditioner under HS 3305.90
Hair conditioner is classified under HS code 3305.90, which serves as the residual category for hair preparations that are not specifically identified in other subheadings of heading 3305. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 3305 encompasses all preparations for use on the hair. Within this heading, 3305.10 is reserved for shampoos, 3305.20 for permanent waving or straightening preparations, and 3305.30 for hair lacquers. Since hair conditioners are designed to improve the texture, manageability, and appearance of hair through moisturizing and smoothing agents rather than cleansing or permanent chemical alteration, they do not meet the criteria for the more specific subheadings. Consequently, they fall into the "Other" category of 3305.90. This classification applies regardless of whether the conditioner is a rinse-out, leave-in, or deep-treatment mask, provided it is intended for topical application to human hair. Chapter 33 Note 3 specifies that headings 3303 to 3307 apply to products suitable for use as goods of these headings and put up in packings of a kind sold by retail for such use. Hair conditioners, which are mixtures of quaternary ammonium compounds, fatty alcohols, and silicones, are clearly intended for such use. They are distinguished from medicated hair treatments of Chapter 30, which would require a specific therapeutic or prophylactic claim and a higher concentration of active medicinal ingredients.
- Covers
- Rinse-out hair conditioners
- Leave-in conditioning sprays
- Deep conditioning hair masks
- Hair detanglers and smoothing milks
- Protein hair reconstructors
- Also under 3305.90
- Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector
- Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil
- Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting Cream Gel
- Redken One United Leave-In Conditioner
- Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hair Color
Codes often confused with 3305.90
Common mistake. Hair conditioners are frequently confused with shampoos under HS code 3305.10. While many modern products are marketed as "2-in-1" formulas, the primary function of cleansing usually dictates classification under 3305.10. Another common error involves classifying medicated conditioners under 3004.90; however, unless the product contains a significant level of active pharmaceutical ingredients for treating scalp diseases, it remains in 3305.90. Additionally, bulk ingredients used to make conditioner might be classified under 3402 as surface-active agents if they are not yet prepared for retail sale as a hair product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330590 (the code used for hair conditioner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330590 (the code used for hair conditioner) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 330590, not only hair conditioner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.3B 11% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.1B 9.3% of world exports
- 3 United States $991M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $12.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $855M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $685M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $12.2B 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 code for hair conditioner
Brazil classifies hair conditioner under NCM 3305.90.00: HS 3305.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hair conditioner
What is the HS code for Hair conditioner?
The HS code for Hair conditioner is 330590 (Hair preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3305). The HS code for hair conditioner is 3305.90, which covers miscellaneous hair preparations not elsewhere specified.
How do I classify Hair conditioner for customs?
Hair conditioner is classified under HS code 330590 — Hair preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3305. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hair oils?
Yes, most hair oils intended for styling or conditioning are classified under 3305.90, provided they are prepared for retail sale for use on the hair.
Which countries are the top exporters of hair conditioner (HS 330590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330590 (the code used for hair conditioner) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.3B, 11% of world exports), Germany ($1.1B) and the United States ($991M). World exports came to about $12.1B, 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 hair conditioner (HS 330590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330590 (the code used for hair conditioner) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 12% of world imports), Germany ($855M) and the United Kingdom ($685M). World imports came to about $12.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Hair conditioner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330590 for Hair conditioner 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 hair conditioner in Brazil?
In Brazil, hair conditioner (HS 330590) is classified under NCM 3305.90.00.