HS Code:
The category 'Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages' falls under HS Code 3306. This category encompasses a range of products designed for maintaining oral health, such as toothpaste, mouthwashes, dental floss, and denture adhesives. These products are essential for personal care and are widely used across demographics globally, driven by increasing awareness of oral hygiene and health standards.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.8 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic and natural oral care products
Increased market share for eco-friendly and chemical-free toothpaste and mouthwashes, driving innovation in product formulations
2021-2023
Growth in e-commerce sales channels
Significant boost in online sales of dental hygiene products, especially during and post-COVID-19, expanding market reach
2020-2022
Aging population driving demand for denture care products
Higher consumption of denture fixatives and adhesives in regions with aging demographics like Europe and Japan
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on the maximum allowable fluoride content in toothpaste to ensure consumer safety, impacting formulations of exported products.
March 2023
Manufacturers may face increased compliance costs, potentially raising prices in the EU market
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on personal care products, including dental hygiene items, facilitating easier market access for Chinese exporters.
January 2023
Increased competition in the US market as Chinese products become more price-competitive
Major oral care brands have committed to using recyclable and biodegradable packaging for dental floss and toothpaste tubes to meet consumer demand for sustainability.
June 2022
Positive brand perception and potential cost savings in the long term, though initial investment in new packaging technologies is high