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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of beauty & make-up preparations, skin care, sunscreen, and manicure & pedicure preparations (SITC 55320) totaled $652.7M in April 2026, traded with 100 countries.
Importers of Beauty & Make-Up Preparations, Skin Care, Sunscreen, and Manicure & Pedicure Preparations paid $62.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $520.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSkin care and color cosmetics — including foundation, moisturizers, sunscreens, and nail preparations — occupy one of the broadest and most commercially dynamic segments of the personal-care import market. Sunscreen products warrant particular attention: the FDA regulates them as over-the-counter drugs rather than cosmetics, requiring an approved active-ingredient list, drug-facts labeling, and facility registration, which adds a compliance layer absent for purely cosmetic items. Manicure and pedicure preparations, by contrast, clear as cosmetics but may contain regulated solvents subject to state-level VOC restrictions that affect marketability after entry.
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The FDA classifies sunscreens as OTC drugs because their active ingredients (e.g., avobenzone, zinc oxide) are intended to prevent sunburn — a drug claim. This means imported sunscreens must comply with FDA OTC monograph requirements, including approved actives, drug-facts labeling, and manufacturing under drug GMP standards, rather than the lighter cosmetic registration pathway.
Yes. Many nail preparations contain solvents such as toluene, formaldehyde, or dibutyl phthalate that are restricted or banned under California's Prop 65 and various state VOC regulations. Importers should verify formulation compliance with destination-state rules before distribution, as federal customs clearance does not guarantee state-level marketability. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is advisable.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $100.4M | $103.3M | +$2.9M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $180.0M | $12.6M | -$167.4M |
| FRANCE | $86.1M | $25.9M | -$60.1M |
| CHINA | $42.8M | $43.4M | +$597K |
| ITALY | $68.9M | $1.6M | -$67.3M |
Monthly import values over time