SITCSection 5

Pre-Shave, Shaving, and After-Shave Preparations

Name: Pre-Shave, Shaving, and After-Shave Preparations (SITC 55351) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 55351Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $6.6M; YTD $46.3M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $7.0M

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U.S. imports of pre-shave, shaving, and after-shave preparations (SITC 55351) totaled $6.6M in July 2026, traded with 33 countries.

Importers of Pre-Shave, Shaving, and After-Shave Preparations paid $822K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $4.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Shaving 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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284 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$6.6MYoY · Pro

Exports

$7.0MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$9.7M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 285 of 465 in section 5

Share of section 5 imports0.02%

Basic heading 55351 · $6.6M of $28.9B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

United Kingdom and Spain together supply 48% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do aerosol shaving foams require special handling or documentation at US ports of entry?

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.

Can an after-shave lotion be reclassified as an OTC drug at the border?

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.