U.S. imports of Pre-Shave, Shaving, and After-Shave Preparations (SITC 55351) totaled $7.1M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Pre-Shave, Shaving, and After-Shave Preparations paid $665K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataShaving creams, gels, foams, and after-shave lotions are generally classified as cosmetics by the FDA, though after-shave products making antiseptic or skin-healing claims may attract OTC drug scrutiny. Aerosol shaving foams present an additional compliance layer: pressurized containers must meet DOT hazardous-materials packaging standards for transport, and certain propellants are subject to EPA regulations. The category is commercially mature, with significant import activity from European and Asian manufacturers supplying both branded and private-label product lines.
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274 import shipments a month
Yes. Aerosol products are classified as hazardous materials under DOT regulations, requiring proper UN-specification packaging, hazmat labeling, and — for air freight — IATA dangerous-goods compliance. Importers should confirm that foreign manufacturers use DOT-compliant containers and that shipping documentation correctly identifies the propellant type and pressure rating.
It can if the product's labeling makes drug claims — for example, 'heals razor burn,' 'antiseptic,' or 'reduces infection.' Such language triggers FDA OTC drug review. Importers should audit all label text, including inserts and secondary packaging, to ensure claims remain within cosmetic scope before the shipment arrives at the port of entry.
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Basic heading 55351 · $7.1M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and Spain together supply 43% of it. United Kingdom pays 14.6% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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$7.1MYoY · free account
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$7.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $82.3M of Pre-Shave, Shaving, and After-Shave Preparations and exported $78.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.