HS code for toothpaste in China: 3306101090
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HS code for toothpaste in China

The HS code for toothpaste in China is 3306101090 — Other toothpastes.

MFN duty 3% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他牙膏

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
3306101090 Other toothpastes 其他牙膏 3% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers toothpaste. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
3306101010 Toothpastes containing endangered vegetable 3% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “toothpaste”
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
3306101090 Other toothpastes 3,177 3% 13% Open
3924900000 Other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics 41 6.5% 13% Open
4819200000 Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of noncorrugated paper or paperboard 25 5% 13% Open
9603210000 Tooth brushes, including ventalplate brushes 20 8% 13% Open
7612100000 Collapsible tubular containers, of aluminum 12 9% 13% Open
Why 3306101090 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 3306 — Oral and dental cleaning agents, including denture molds and powders; Yarn (dental floss) for cleaning between teeth, sold separately in packaging , chapter 33 — Essential oils and ointments; Aromatic spice products and cosmetics and toiletries .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他牙膏”, which contains the term used for toothpaste in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 3,177 import records whose product descriptions match toothpaste are declared under this heading family, i.e. 90% 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 toothpaste in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for toothpaste is 3306101090 — Other toothpastes. 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 toothpaste?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover toothpaste: 3306101010 (Toothpastes containing endangered vegetable). 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 toothpaste?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "toothpaste", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 3306101090 — Other toothpastes, used in 3,177 records in our sample.

How is toothpaste classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: toothpaste falls under heading 3306 and statistical line 3306101090. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他牙膏” (English: Other toothpastes). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 3306
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