HS code for petroleum jelly

Usual subheading

• 2712.10 Petroleum jelly
• 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)

Which one applies depends on the material, the packing or who the product is for: read each text.

Other subheadings of heading 2712 / 3304

• 2712.20 Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured
• 2712.90 Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured
• 3304.10 Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up
• 3304.20 Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up
• 3304.30 Cosmetic and toilet preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations
• 3304.91 Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations)

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How to confirm the code

1. Read the heading and subheading texts above and pick the one that describes what your product is made of and what it does.
2. Check the section and chapter notes of chapter 27 / 33, which can include or exclude products.
3. Add the national digits from the importing country's tariff (8 to 10 digits) and confirm with a customs broker, or ask customs for a binding ruling if the duty matters.

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