U.S. imports of powder make-up and skin care preparations (including rouge and baby powder) (HS 330491) totaled $33.4M in August 2026, imported from 40 countries.
Importers of Powder Make-Up and Skin Care Preparations (Including Rouge and Baby Powder) paid $3.9M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 11.68% of the $33.4M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataItaly and France together account for the leading share of US imports under this heading, underscoring the premium positioning of European-origin pressed and loose powder cosmetics in the American market. The heading splits at the 10-digit level into rouges (3304910010) and other make-up powders whether or not compressed (3304910050), with the compressed-versus-loose distinction and intended use driving classification between these lines. FDA regulates all products here as cosmetics, and talc-based powders have faced heightened scrutiny regarding asbestos contamination — a compliance issue that has prompted increased testing requirements and import examinations for certain powder formulations.
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1.6K shipments/mo
Baby powder used primarily as a cosmetic (e.g., for skin comfort) falls within heading 330491 alongside face powders and rouge. However, if a baby powder product bears drug claims — such as treating diaper rash — it may be regulated as an over-the-counter drug and classified differently. The product's labeling and intended use are determinative.
FDA has increased scrutiny of talc-based cosmetics for asbestos contamination. Importers are advised to obtain certificates of analysis and third-party testing documentation confirming the absence of asbestos in talc raw materials and finished products. Shipments lacking adequate safety documentation may be detained for examination at the port of entry. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel is recommended.
HSChapter 33
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 3304
Subheading 330491 · $33.4M of $694.0M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$33.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$32.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $420.1M of Powder Make-Up and Skin Care Preparations (Including Rouge and Baby Powder).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3304910050 | Make-Up Powder, Whether/Nt Compressed, NESOI | $27.1M | 11.08% | 86.99% | $3.0M |
| 3304910010 | Rouges | $6.3M | 14.25% | 90.97% | $900K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3304910050 | Make-Up Powder, Whether/Nt Compressed, NESOI | $24.3M |
| 3304910010 | Rouges | $7.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and France together supply 49% of it. China pays 36.8% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
12.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.68% of total import value.