Product classification
HS code for Mascara: 3304.20
Cosmetic and toilet preparations, eye make-up.
Classification of mascara under HS 3304.20
Mascara is classified under HS code 3304.20, which specifically covers eye make-up preparations. This classification is governed by the General Interpretative Rules (GRI) of the Harmonized System. According to GRI 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 33 encompasses essential oils and resinoids, as well as perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations. Heading 3304 is designated for beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin. Within this heading, the system differentiates between lip, eye, and nail preparations. Mascara, being a product designed for application to the eyelashes to enhance their thickness, length, or color, falls squarely into the eye make-up category. Even if the product claims to have therapeutic properties, such as lash growth serums, it is generally classified here unless it contains active medicinal ingredients that would shift it to Chapter 30. Furthermore, the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System clarify that eye make-up includes products like eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara, regardless of their physical form, whether liquid, cream, or solid cake.
- Covers
- Liquid and cream mascara
- Waterproof mascara formulations
- Fiber-infused lash lengthening mascara
- Clear mascara and eyelash primers
- Cake or block mascara for professional use
- Colored mascara (blue, brown, etc.)
- Also under 3304.20
- Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
- Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
- Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
- Fenty Beauty Flyliner
Codes often confused with 3304.20
Common mistake. Mascara is frequently confused with other cosmetic codes within heading 3304. For instance, it may be misclassified under 3304.10, which is reserved for lip make-up preparations, or 3304.30, which covers manicure or pedicure preparations. Another common error is using 3304.91, which is for powders, or 3304.99, the residual category for other beauty preparations. It is also sometimes confused with 3307.90, which covers other perfumery or toilet preparations, but since mascara is specifically for eye make-up, 3304.20 is the legally correct and more specific code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330420 (the code used for mascara), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330420 (the code used for mascara) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 15% 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 330420, not only mascara.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $736M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $596M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $584M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $772M 15% of world imports
- 2 France $429M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $372M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $5.2B 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 codes for mascara
Brazil splits HS 3304.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3304.20.10Eye shadow, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara
- 3304.20.90Other eye make-up preparations
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mascara
What is the HS code for Mascara?
The HS code for Mascara is 330420 (Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up). The primary HS code for mascara is 3304.20, which covers eye make-up preparations.
How do I classify Mascara for customs?
Mascara is classified under HS code 330420 — Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include eyeliner?
Yes, HS code 3304.20 includes all eye make-up preparations, including eyeliner, eyeshadow, and eyebrow pencils.
Which countries are the top exporters of mascara (HS 330420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330420 (the code used for mascara) in UN Comtrade data were France ($736M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($596M) and China ($584M). World exports came to about $5.0B, 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 mascara (HS 330420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330420 (the code used for mascara) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($772M, 15% of world imports), France ($429M) and Germany ($372M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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 Mascara the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330420 for Mascara 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 mascara in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 330420 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for mascara depends on the product's details: 3304.20.10 (Eye shadow, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara), 3304.20.90 (Other eye make-up preparations).