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Talcum Powder Pressed Cubes for Cosmetics from Japan

Sawed talc cubes serving as base material for cosmetic compact refills, pre-cut for final pressing and packaging. Used in makeup production for absorbent properties. HTS 6815.99.20.00 applies to such cut talc cubes as semi-processed forms.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain cosmetic-grade talc certification meeting FDA purity standards

• Declare as 'industrial blanks' not finished cosmetics to maintain Chapter 68 status