Product classification
HS code for Lipstick: 3304.10
Cosmetic and toilet preparations, lip make-up.
Classification of lipstick under HS 3304.10
Lipstick and other lip make-up preparations are specifically categorized under HS code 3304.10. This classification is part of the broader heading 3304, which encompasses beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin. The Harmonized System provides a specific subheading for lip make-up to distinguish these products from eye make-up or skin powders. To qualify for this code, the product must be intended for application to the lips for aesthetic purposes. This includes various forms such as sticks, creams, or liquids. The classification is based on the primary function of the product as a cosmetic. Even if the lipstick contains secondary features like sun protection (SPF) or moisturizing agents, its primary character as lip make-up dictates its placement in 3304.10. The composition typically involves a combination of waxes, oils, and pigments designed to provide color and texture to the lips. This code is used globally to track the trade of lip-specific cosmetics, ensuring that regulatory standards for topical applications are met during customs clearance.
- Covers
- Lipstick tubes
- Lip glosses
- Lip liners and pencils
- Liquid lip colors
- Lip stains
- 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. Lipstick is often misclassified under 3304.99, which is a residual category for other beauty or skin care preparations. However, because 3304.10 is a specific named subheading for lip make-up, it takes precedence. Another confusion occurs with lip balms; if the balm is purely medicinal, it might be argued under Chapter 30, but most tinted or cosmetic lip balms remain in 3304.10. Eye make-up (3304.20) is also a distinct category that should not be used for lip products.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330410 (the code used for lipstick), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330410 (the code used for lipstick) 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 lipstick.
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 lipstick
Brazil classifies lipstick 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 lipstick
What is the HS code for Lipstick?
The HS code for Lipstick is 330410 (Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up). The HS code for lipstick and all lip make-up preparations is 3304.10.
How do I classify Lipstick for customs?
Lipstick is classified under HS code 330410 — Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are lip liners classified the same as lipsticks?
Yes, lip liners and lip pencils are considered lip make-up preparations and are classified under the same HS code, 3304.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of lipstick (HS 330410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330410 (the code used for lipstick) 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 lipstick (HS 330410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330410 (the code used for lipstick) 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 Lipstick the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330410 for Lipstick 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 lipstick in Brazil?
In Brazil, lipstick (HS 330410) is classified under NCM 3304.10.00.