ImportCosmetics & Personal CareFor customs clearance, relevant taxes and duties must be paid, calculated based on product type and declared value. Below we detail how cosmeticsImport Clearancetax rates are determined.
First, customs determines cosmetic import duty rates based on declared value. Rates primarily cover import VAT, consumption tax, and tariffs.
Import VAT is typically 13% (9% for select items) of the declared value. Consumption tax is generally 10%, varying by product category. Tariffs depend on HS codes, with differing rates per classification.
Cosmetic rates vary by type: standard items incur 30% duty, but high-declared-value products may be classified as premium cosmetics at 60%. Beauty/decorative cosmetics are assessed as standard or special category based on value.
Note: Rates arent fixed—they vary by purchase quantity and product. Trade agreements and policies between countries also influence calculations.
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