Product classification
HS code for Hair spray: 3305.30
Hair preparations, lacquers.
Classification of hair spray under HS 3305.30
Hair spray is classified under HS code 3305.30, which refers to "hair lacquers." This classification is found in Chapter 33, covering perfumery and cosmetic preparations. Heading 3305 is for hair preparations, and 3305.30 specifically targets lacquers. In the context of the Harmonized System, "lacquers" refers to products that form a film on the hair to hold a style in place. This includes aerosol sprays and pump sprays. The classification is based on the product's intended use as a finishing agent to provide hold and shine. The term "lacquer" in the HS nomenclature is synonymous with hair spray in modern commercial terms. These products usually consist of a resin in a solvent, often delivered via a propellant in aerosol form. Even if the product is marketed as a "finishing mist" or "style freeze," if its primary function is to act as a lacquer to set the hair, 3305.30 is the correct code. It is important to distinguish these from hair "mists" that are purely for fragrance or conditioning, which would fall under 3305.90. The classification remains 3305.30 regardless of whether the container is an aerosol can or a plastic pump bottle.
- Covers
- Aerosol hair sprays
- Pump-action hair lacquers
- Glitter hair sprays (styling)
- Strong-hold finishing sprays
- Also under 3305.30
- 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. The most common misclassification is 3305.90, which is for other hair preparations like gels or mousses. Another error involves 3824.99 for general chemical mixtures, but since these are prepared for cosmetic use on hair, Chapter 33 is the only correct chapter.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330530 (the code used for hair spray), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330530 (the code used for hair spray) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 330530, not only hair spray.
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 hair spray
Brazil classifies hair spray under NCM 3305.30.00: HS 3305.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hair spray
What is the HS code for Hair spray?
The HS code for Hair spray is 330530 (Hair preparations; lacquers). The HS code for hair spray is 3305.30, classified as a hair lacquer.
How do I classify Hair spray for customs?
Hair spray is classified under HS code 330530 — Hair preparations; lacquers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are non-aerosol hair sprays classified differently?
No, both aerosol and non-aerosol (pump) hair sprays are classified under HS code 3305.30 as they both function as hair lacquers.
Which countries are the top exporters of hair spray (HS 330530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330530 (the code used for hair spray) 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 hair spray (HS 330530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330530 (the code used for hair spray) 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.
Is the HS code for Hair spray the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330530 for Hair spray 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 spray in Brazil?
In Brazil, hair spray (HS 330530) is classified under NCM 3305.30.00.