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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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