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ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONSPre-shave, shaving or aftershave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorisers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties

Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations

Standard EU duty
6.5%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
27 docs
Y160Y106Y110Y1137P237P24+21
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty6.5%-R3115/94
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

ATgold0295-DEC

Prepared bath additive powder

substancje chemiczne (składniki aktywne)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold679/24-1

Scented bath additive powder for children

substancje chemiczne (zagęstnik)GRI 1GRI 6
SEgold-15324-1

Foot-shaped bath bombs (30g each)

mieszanina chemiczna (wodorowęglan sodu, kwas cytrynowy, perfumy)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold025/24-1

Bath confetti - rose-shaped soap petals

mydło/perfumowany dodatek kosmetycznyGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold508/24-1

Bath color tablets for children

substancje chemiczne (barwniki, środki musujące)GRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of bath salts and preparations

CN code 330730 covers bath salts and other bath preparations including bath bombs, foams, gels, bath oils, bath pearls and scented salts. Classification requires the product to be intended for addition to bathwater for fragrance, skin care or relaxation purposes. Bath soaps are classified under heading 3401.

Cosmetics regulation and safety

Bath preparations are subject to Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. They require notification to the CPNP portal before EU market placement, designation of a Responsible Person in the EU, a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) and correct labelling. Ingredients must appear on permitted lists and must not contain substances prohibited under Annex II.

Trade and customs procedures

Import under CN code 330730 requires a commercial invoice, cosmetics documentation and CPNP notification confirmation. Major suppliers include China, Germany and France.

Responsible Person and CPNP notification

Importing cosmetics under CN code 3307 30 (Bath salts and bath preparations) is governed by Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. Every cosmetic product placed on the EU market must be notified via the CPNP portal and have a designated Responsible Person based in the EU. A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is mandatory. The composition must comply with lists of allowed, prohibited, and restricted substances (Annexes II-VI). Labels require an INCI list, durability date (PAO/BBD), country of origin, and Responsible Person details. Animal testing is prohibited in the EU.

Frequently asked questions

Do bath salts require CPNP notification?
Yes. Bath salts and preparations as cosmetic products must be notified to the CPNP portal before EU market placement under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Notification requires composition, label and safety report.
What labelling requirements apply to bath preparations?
Labels must include product name, INCI composition, net weight, durability date or PAO symbol, Responsible Person details, country of origin, fragrance allergens above thresholds, warnings and batch number.
Are bath bombs classified under code 330730?
Yes. Bath bombs with salts, essential oils and fragrance substances are classified under CN code 330730. They are subject to the Cosmetics Regulation and require CPNP notification.
Is CPNP notification required for cosmetics CN 3307 30?
Yes, every cosmetic imported into the EU (CN 3307 30) must be notified via the CPNP portal before being placed on the market. Notification requires INCI composition, EU Responsible Person details, CPSR safety report, and label.