HS Code for Perfume
Perfumes and toilet waters are classified under HTS heading 3303, with subheadings split by alcohol content. Most consumer perfumes and colognes are alcohol-based and fall under 3303.00.30. Floral waters and alcohol-free fragrances fall under 3303.00.10 / 3303.00.20. Related products — body mists under 3304.99, aftershaves under 3307.10, deodorants under 3307.20, and bath preparations under 3307.30 — fall under different headings even though consumers often group them together. The general MFN rate for most perfumes is Free; aftershaves and deodorants carry around 4.9%.
| HTS Code | Description | Duty Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3303.00.10.00 | Perfumes and toilet waters — Not containing alcohol, Floral or flower waters Floral or flower waters (alcohol-free toilet water) | Free |
| 3303.00.20.00 | Perfumes and toilet waters — Not containing alcohol, Other Other alcohol-free perfumes and toilet waters | Free |
| 3303.00.30.00 | Perfumes and toilet waters — Containing alcohol Alcohol-based perfumes, eaux de parfum, and colognes | Free |
| 3304.99.50.00 | Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations — Other, Other, Other Body mists, scented sprays, and perfumed skin-care products | Free |
| 3307.10.10.00 | Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included — Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, Not containing alcohol Aftershaves and shaving lotions (alcohol-free) | 4.90% |
| 3307.20.00.00 | Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included — Personal deodorants and antiperspirants Personal deodorants, antiperspirants, and body sprays | 4.90% |
| 3307.30.10.00 | Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included — Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations, Bath salts, whether or not perfumed Bath salts and perfumed bath preparations | 5.80% |
The decision tree for perfumed personal care products begins with **product type**, then **alcohol content** within heading 3303.
**3303 — Perfumes and toilet waters.** This heading covers true fragrance products: perfumes, eaux de parfum, eaux de toilette, colognes, and floral waters. The 8-digit subheading depends on alcohol:
- 3303.00.10 — Floral or flower waters (alcohol-free, traditional rose water and similar)
- 3303.00.20 — Other perfumes and toilet waters not containing alcohol
- 3303.00.30 — Perfumes and toilet waters containing alcohol (the bulk of consumer perfumes and colognes)
All three are at a Free MFN rate.
**3304 — Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin.** A scented body spray, perfumed lotion, or perfumed skin-care product where the primary function is skin care or beauty (not fragrance) classifies here, typically under 3304.99.50 (Free).
**3307 — Pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, deodorants, bath preparations, and other perfumery / cosmetic preparations not elsewhere specified.** This heading covers fragrance-adjacent products that are not perfumes:
- 3307.10 — Pre-shave, shaving, and aftershave preparations (3307.10.10 alcohol-free at 4.9%)
- 3307.20 — Personal deodorants and antiperspirants (4.9%)
- 3307.30 — Bath preparations including bath salts (5.8%)
The **alcohol vs alcohol-free** distinction within 3303 matters for both classification and shipping (alcohol-based products have additional hazmat/transport requirements). Eaux de parfum and most premium fragrances are alcohol-based and fall under 3303.00.30. Solid perfumes, oil-based perfumes, and roll-ons that don't use alcohol as a carrier may fall under 3303.00.20.
A practical note: a "body mist" or "scented body spray" can fall under 3303 (if marketed primarily as a fragrance) or 3304 (if marketed as a skin care or beauty product). The product's primary function — fragrance vs skin treatment — drives the suggestion.
Most perfumes, colognes, and floral waters under heading 3303 are at a Free MFN rate. Body mists and perfumed skin-care products under 3304.99 are Free. Aftershaves under 3307.10 and deodorants under 3307.20 are around 4.9%. Bath preparations under 3307.30 are around 5.8%. Country-specific additional duties may apply on top of the base rate.