Cosmetics Shade Sample Cards from Germany
Cards with lipstick, foundation, and eyeshadow shade samples for beauty counter order taking. Under HTS 9813.00.20, these are exempt as they are used solely for generating cosmetic orders.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA cosmetic import regulations alongside HTS declaration
• Use tamper-evident packaging
• Document shade matching to production runs