Importing skincare
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Short answer
Skincare products generally fall under heading 3304 (beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin). Base rates in this heading are often low, which means preference claims and additional-duty programs usually drive the final number.
What determines the rate
- Whether the product is a preparation for the care of the skin versus a medicament
- Whether it contains sunscreen or a suntan preparation
- Packaging for retail sale
- Presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients
Subheadings commonly involved
Illustrative only — these show how the schedule divides this category. ImportCost does not publish a rate here because the legal rate attaches to a specific 8-digit subheading and must be read from the current official schedule.
- 3304.99Other beauty or make-up preparations and skin care preparations
- 3304.10Lip make-up preparations
Country considerations
- South Korea: KORUS preference may apply, but it must be claimed with a valid origin certification.
- A product marketed as skincare can be classified as a medicament if it makes therapeutic claims and contains active ingredients — this changes the chapter.
Common questions
Sources
- retrieved
- 2026-08-09
Primary source of truth for Column 1 general rates, special rates, and Chapter 99 subheadings.