Product classification
HS code for Skin cream: 3304.99
Cosmetic and toilet preparations, n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations).
Classification of skin cream under HS 3304.99
Skin cream is classified under HS code 3304.99, which serves as a residual category for beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin. This classification applies to products that are not specifically mentioned in other subheadings of 3304, such as lip or eye make-up. The product is defined by its intended use for skin care, including moisturizing, protecting, or cleansing, provided it does not have therapeutic or prophylactic properties that would classify it as a medicament. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between a cosmetic and a medicament is crucial; products in 3304.99 are intended for aesthetic or maintenance purposes rather than treating a specific medical condition. The formulation typically involves emulsions of oil and water, often with added fragrances or preservatives, which are characteristic of Chapter 33 preparations.
- Covers
- Moisturizing face creams
- Body lotions and creams
- Anti-wrinkle and anti-aging creams
- Cold creams and cleansing creams
- Hand and foot care creams
- Also under 3304.99
- CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
- La Mer Crème de la Mer
Codes often confused with 3304.99
Common mistake. Skin creams are often misclassified under 3004.90 if they contain active pharmaceutical ingredients intended for medical treatment. They may also be confused with 3401.30 if the product is primarily a skin-washing preparation in the form of a cream. Sunscreens are sometimes placed here, though they specifically fall under 3304.99 as well, but must be distinguished from after-sun medicinal lotions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330499 (the code used for skin cream), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330499 (the code used for skin cream) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 330499, not only skin cream.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $10.1B 17% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $8.5B 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.4B 7.2% of world exports
World total: $60.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $11.7B 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $5.1B 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $3.6B 5.7% of world imports
World total: $63.0B 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 skin cream
Brazil splits HS 3304.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3304.99.10Beauty and nourishing creams; tonic lotions
- 3304.99.90Other beauty and skin-care preparations
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about skin cream
What is the HS code for Skin cream?
The HS code for Skin cream is 330499 (Cosmetic and toilet preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)). The HS code for most general-purpose skin creams and lotions is 3304.99.
How do I classify Skin cream for customs?
Skin cream is classified under HS code 330499 — Cosmetic and toilet preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is medicated skin cream classified under 3304.99?
No, if a cream is formulated for the treatment or prevention of a specific skin disease, it is generally classified as a medicament under heading 3004.
Which countries are the top exporters of skin cream (HS 330499)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330499 (the code used for skin cream) in UN Comtrade data were France ($10.1B, 17% of world exports), South Korea ($8.5B) and the United States ($4.4B). World exports came to about $60.7B, 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 skin cream (HS 330499)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330499 (the code used for skin cream) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.7B, 19% of world imports), the United States ($5.1B) and Hong Kong ($3.6B). World imports came to about $63.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Skin cream the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330499 for Skin cream 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 skin cream in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 330499 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for skin cream depends on the product's details: 3304.99.10 (Beauty and nourishing creams; tonic lotions), 3304.99.90 (Other beauty and skin-care preparations).