Loreal Professionnel Tecni.Art Curl Enhancer from China
This professional hair straightening cream is designed for permanent smoothing of curly or frizzy hair using heat activation. It falls under HTS 3305.20.00.00 as a preparation specifically formulated for permanent hair straightening, applied during salon services to alter hair structure long-term.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify cosmetic registration with FDA and ensure INCI labeling complies with 21 CFR 701 for all active ingredients like ammonium thioglycolate
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemical straighteners containing alkaline agents to meet hazmat shipping rules
• Avoid misclassification as temporary conditioners; confirm product claims permanent restructuring via lab tests if audited