HS code for perfume in China: 3303000020
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HS code for perfume in China

The HS code for perfume in China is 3303000020 — Perfumes and toilet waters,packing lable,the content by volume.

MFN duty 3% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 进口完税价格在10元/毫升（克）或15元/片（张）及以上的商品征收消费税税率15%（政策依据：财关税〔2016〕48号、海关总署公告〔2022〕51号） Chinese customs wording: 包装标注含量以体积计的香水及花露水

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
3303000020 Perfumes and toilet waters,packing lable,the content by volume 包装标注含量以体积计的香水及花露水 3% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers perfume. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9616100000 Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads thereof 6% 13% Open
3303000010 Perfumes and toilet waters,dutiable value≥10yuan/ml(g) 3% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “perfume”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
3303000020 Perfumes and toilet waters,packing lable,the content by volume 5,281 3% 13% Open
9616100000 Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads thereof 174 6% 13% Open
3303000010 Perfumes and toilet waters,dutiable value≥10yuan/ml(g) 88 3% 13% Open
3307300000 Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations 65 3% 13% Open
3304990010 Cosmetics or cosmetics and skin care products containing ingredients of endangered species by weight (including sunscreen or tanning oil, except medicines) 58 1% 13% Open
Why 3303000020 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 3303 — Perfume and toilet water , chapter 33 — Essential oils and ointments; Aromatic spice products and cosmetics and toiletries .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “包装标注含量以体积计的香水及花露水”, which contains the term used for perfume in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 5,281 import records whose product descriptions match perfume are declared under this heading family, i.e. 82% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for perfume in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for perfume is 3303000020 — Perfumes and toilet waters,packing lable,the content by volume. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 3% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to perfume?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover perfume: 9616100000 (Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays, and mounts and heads thereof); 3303000010 (Perfumes and toilet waters,dutiable value≥10yuan/ml(g)). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for perfume?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "perfume", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 3303000020 — Perfumes and toilet waters,packing lable,the content by volume, used in 5,281 records in our sample.

How is perfume classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: perfume falls under heading 3303 and statistical line 3303000020. Chinese customs wording for this line is “包装标注含量以体积计的香水及花露水” (English: Perfumes and toilet waters,packing lable,the content by volume). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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