Product classification
HS code for Lip balm: 3304.10
Cosmetic and toilet preparations, lip make-up.
Classification of lip balm under HS 3304.10
Lip balm is classified under HS code 3304.10, which covers lip make-up preparations. Chapter 33 encompasses essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. Heading 3304 specifically deals with beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin. Sub-heading 3304.10 is dedicated to lip make-up. Even if a lip balm is marketed for its moisturizing or protective properties rather than color, it is generally classified here because it is applied to the lips for cosmetic or protective purposes. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) prioritize the specific sub-heading for lip preparations over more general skin care categories. This includes products like chapsticks, tinted balms, and medicated lip balms that do not contain a high enough concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredients to be considered medicaments. Importers must be careful to distinguish between simple lip care and products with therapeutic claims that might shift the classification to Chapter 30. The consistency of the product (waxy, liquid, or cream) does not affect its classification under 3304.10, provided it is intended for lip application.
- Covers
- Moisturizing lip balms
- Tinted lip balms
- Chapsticks
- Lip salves (cosmetic)
- Sunscreen lip balms
- Also under 3304.10
- MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick
- Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb
- Dior Addict Lip Glow
- Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit
- NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
Codes often confused with 3304.10
Common mistake. Lip balm is frequently misclassified under 3304.99, which is the residual category for other skin care preparations. However, because 3304.10 specifically mentions "lip make-up," it takes precedence for any product applied to the lips. It is also sometimes confused with 3004.90 (medicaments) if it contains ingredients like menthol or camphor; however, unless it is primarily a therapeutic drug, it remains in 3304.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330410 (the code used for lip balm), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330410 (the code used for lip balm) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 18% 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 330410, not only lip balm.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $1.1B 18% of world exports
- 2 China $861M 14% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $608M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $967M 15% of world imports
- 2 China $561M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $325M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $6.5B 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 lip balm
Brazil classifies lip balm under NCM 3304.10.00: HS 3304.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lip balm
What is the HS code for Lip balm?
The HS code for Lip balm is 330410 (Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up). The HS code for lip balm is 3304.10, categorized under lip make-up preparations.
How do I classify Lip balm for customs?
Lip balm is classified under HS code 330410 — Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are medicated lip balms classified differently?
Generally, no. Most medicated lip balms are still classified under 3304.10 unless they have a primary curative or prophylactic function and meet the criteria for Chapter 30.
Which countries are the top exporters of lip balm (HS 330410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330410 (the code used for lip balm) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.1B, 18% of world exports), China ($861M) and South Korea ($608M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 lip balm (HS 330410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330410 (the code used for lip balm) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($967M, 15% of world imports), China ($561M) and Germany ($325M). World imports came to about $6.5B, 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 Lip balm the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330410 for Lip balm 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 lip balm in Brazil?
In Brazil, lip balm (HS 330410) is classified under NCM 3304.10.00.