International (HS 2022) · Section VI
Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations)
HS 330491 — Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) — sits in Chapter 33 (Essential oils; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). Perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, hair care, shaving products, and oral-care preparations. EU importers pay MFN duty plus import VAT at the border; origin-specific trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing, safeguards, US Section 301) can stack on top when applicable. Classification disputes are decided by the section + chapter legal notes shown below — these are legally binding interpretation rules, not advisory text. The duty table renders live rates from authoritative tariff sources (EU TARIC, HMRC XI, USITC HTS); cross-country rows compare treatment under five tariff schedules.
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How 330491 is treated in other markets
Same 6-digit international HS base, looked up in each authority's published schedule. Click any country to switch the page to that schedule's view.
| Authority | Code published | MFN duty | VAT / GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| International (HS 2022)viewing | 330491 | — | — |
| United States (HTS) | 33049100 | Free | 0% |
| European Union (CN) | 33049100 | — | 21% |
| United Kingdom | 330491 | — | 20% |
| Israel | 330491 | — | 18% |
Rates compiled from USITC, EU Commission TARIC, HMRC, and Israeli Tax Authority public datasets. Verify with the official tariff before declaring.
Sibling codes under 3304
- 330410Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up
- 330420Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up
- 330430Cosmetic and toilet preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations
- 330491Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations)
- 330499Cosmetic and toilet preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
Recent news affecting Chapter 33 — Essential oils; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations
Tariff changes, sanctions, FTAs, and regulatory updates that touch this product class.
EU–Uzbekistan trade pact: tariff relief and market access
The EU and Uzbekistan have signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, effective 29 April 2026. The deal establishes preferential trade terms, removes tariffs on key sectors, and creates a framework for customs cooperation. Shippers moving goods between the EU and Uzbekistan will benefit from reduced duties on eligible products, though origin rules and certificate-of-origin requirements will apply.
EU restricts 11 cosmetic ingredients effective immediately
The European Commission updated cosmetics regulations on April 27, 2026, restricting the use of 11 chemical ingredients in cosmetic products sold in the EU. The banned and restricted substances include Benzyl Salicylate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminium Silicate, Aluminium, water-soluble zinc salts, Acetylated Vetiver Oil, Citral, HC Blue No 18, HC Red No 18, HC Yellow No 16, Hydroxypropyl-p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt, and DHHB. This amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 affects cosmetics manufacturers and exporters shipping beauty and personal care products to EU markets.
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