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%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
• Comply with FDA cosmetic import regulations alongside HTS declaration
• Use tamper-evident packaging
• Document shade matching to production runs