3305 - Preparations for use on the hair:

This HTS category, 3305, encompasses a wide range of preparations specifically formulated for application to the hair. This includes products designed for cleaning, conditioning, styling, treating, and altering the hair's appearance or structure. The key defining characteristic is their intended use on human or animal hair, distinguishing them from broader cosmetic or toilet preparations covered elsewhere.

Within Section VI, Chapter 33, this category focuses exclusively on hair care. It is important to differentiate these preparations from those for skin (Chapter 3304) or oral hygiene (Chapter 3306). Products covered here are not general cleaning agents or medical treatments for the scalp, but rather items whose primary function is the care and enhancement of the hair shaft itself.

The subcategories within 3305 provide a detailed breakdown of these hair preparations based on their specific function. This includes distinct classifications for shampoos (3305.10), which are primarily for cleansing; preparations for permanent waving or straightening (3305.20), designed to chemically alter hair structure; and hair lacquers (3305.30) used for styling and hold. The "Other" category (3305.90) serves as a catch-all for any hair preparations not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings, such as hair conditioners, styling creams, and hair masks.