Product classification
HS code for Tooth powder: 3306.10
Oral or dental hygiene preparations, dentifrices.
Classification of tooth powder under HS 3306.10
Tooth powder is classified under HS code 3306.10 because it falls within the broader category of oral or dental hygiene preparations. Specifically, heading 3306 encompasses products designed for the maintenance of oral health, and subheading 3306.10 is dedicated to dentifrices. Dentifrices are defined as substances used with a toothbrush for the purpose of cleaning the accessible surfaces of teeth. This includes not only the common paste forms but also powders and even certain gels. The classification is determined by the product's primary function as a cleaning agent for the teeth, rather than a medicinal product, which might fall under Chapter 30. The Harmonized System places these items in Chapter 33, which covers essential oils, perfumery, and cosmetic preparations, reflecting their role in personal grooming and hygiene. The powder form is a traditional variant of dentifrice that remains significant in various global markets, often containing abrasives like calcium carbonate or specialized ingredients like activated charcoal to assist in the mechanical removal of plaque and stains.
- Covers
- Abrasive tooth powders
- Fluoride-based dental powders
- Charcoal-based whitening powders
- Denture cleaning powders
- Herbal dentifrice powders
- Smokers' tooth powders
- Also under 3306.10
- Colgate Total Advanced Health
- Crest 3D White Brilliance
- Sensodyne Repair and Protect
- Marvis Classic Strong Mint
- Aquafresh Triple Protection
Codes often confused with 3306.10
Common mistake. Tooth powder is frequently misclassified under HS code 3306.90, which is a residual category for other oral hygiene preparations like mouthwashes and dental floss. Another common error is using HS code 3401, which covers soaps and organic surface-active products. While tooth powders may have surfactant properties to create foam, they are specifically excluded from Chapter 34 when formulated as dentifrices. Additionally, if the powder is marketed with heavy therapeutic claims for treating advanced gum disease, some importers mistakenly look at Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products), but unless the product has a high concentration of active medicinal ingredients and is recognized as a medicament, 3306.10 remains the correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 330610 (the code used for tooth powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 330610 (the code used for tooth powder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 5.1% 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 330610, not only tooth powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $556M 12% of world exports
- 2 Poland $505M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $451M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $277M 5.1% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $268M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $253M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $5.4B 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 tooth powder
Brazil classifies tooth powder under NCM 3306.10.00: HS 3306.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tooth powder
What is the HS code for Tooth powder?
The HS code for Tooth powder is 330610 (Oral or dental hygiene preparations; dentifrices). The HS code for tooth powder is 3306.10, which covers dentifrices within the oral hygiene category.
How do I classify Tooth powder for customs?
Tooth powder is classified under HS code 330610 — Oral or dental hygiene preparations; dentifrices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include whitening strips?
No, whitening strips are generally classified under HS code 3306.90 as other oral hygiene preparations, as they are not considered dentifrices like powders or pastes.
Which countries are the top exporters of tooth powder (HS 330610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 330610 (the code used for tooth powder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($556M, 12% of world exports), Poland ($505M) and Germany ($451M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 tooth powder (HS 330610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 330610 (the code used for tooth powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($277M, 5.1% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($268M) and Germany ($253M). World imports came to about $5.4B, 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 Tooth powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 330610 for Tooth powder 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 tooth powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, tooth powder (HS 330610) is classified under NCM 3306.10.00.