Bismuth Oxychloride Cosmetic Base Mixture from Japan
A pearlescent powder mixture of bismuth oxychloride with inorganic micas for makeup pigments and highlighters. HTS 3824.99.31.00 applies as it's a chemical preparation of bismuth inorganic compounds before cosmetic formulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from finished cosmetics by lacking FDA cosmetic labeling; provide bulk chemical invoices
• Color additive certification required if >1% bismuth oxychloride per FDA regs for cosmetics
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent shift to Chapter 33 beauty preparations