Bismuth Oxychloride Cosmetic Base Mixture from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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