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U.S. imports of toiletries & cosmetics (End-Use 40120) totaled $1.7B in April 2026, traded with 120 countries.
Importers of Toiletries & Cosmetics paid $144.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.3B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFDA regulates imported cosmetics and toiletries under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and products that straddle the cosmetic-drug boundary — such as anti-dandruff shampoos, fluoride toothpastes, or SPF-rated sunscreens — are subject to more rigorous admissibility review as over-the-counter drug products. Importers should verify whether each SKU in a shipment is classified as a cosmetic or an OTC drug, since the documentation, labeling, and facility-registration requirements differ substantially. Classification accuracy at the end-use level also supports proper HTS assignment, which affects duty liability.
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FDA may examine any cosmetic shipment, but products making drug-type claims — such as sunscreen, anti-cavity, or anti-dandruff — are automatically subject to OTC drug review, requiring compliance with monograph standards, proper labeling, and in some cases facility registration. Importers should confirm the regulatory status of each product before entry.
The HTS heading applicable to a product depends on its primary function: a product classified as an OTC drug may fall under a different HTS chapter than a conventional cosmetic, potentially carrying a different duty rate. Misclassifying a drug product as a cosmetic — or vice versa — can result in both duty underpayment and FDA admissibility problems. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct classification.
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