Cosmetics Shade Sample Cards from Japan
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 — 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
• Comply with FDA cosmetic import regulations alongside HTS declaration
• Use tamper-evident packaging
• Document shade matching to production runs