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HTS code for makeup brush: document bristles, handle, and kit contents

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A makeup brush file needs tool facts. The review depends on bristle material, handle material, ferrule, brush type, whether the product is a single brush or set, and whether a case, sponge, or cosmetic product is included. A beauty kit can mix several article types.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use record before broker review. The file should describe the brush or set as imported, not the beauty category alone.

quick answer

For "hts code for makeup brush", collect brush type, bristle material, animal hair or synthetic fiber status, handle material, ferrule material, set count, case contents, sponge or applicator contents, origin, and supplier code.

A single synthetic foundation brush is not the same file as a 12-piece brush set with pouch, sponge, mirror, or cosmetic samples. Animal hair claims and synthetic bristle claims should be supported.

facts to collect for a makeup brush

Collect:

Product name, invoice wording, SKU, and product page.
Bristle, ferrule, handle, label, package, pouch, and set photos.
Brush type: foundation, powder, blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, lip, brow, fan, kabuki, or mixed set.
Bristle material: synthetic fiber, animal hair, mixed fiber, silicone applicator, sponge, or unknown.
Handle material: wood, plastic, metal, bamboo, resin, or mixed material.
Ferrule material, brush count, case, pouch, mirror, sponge, cleaner, or included cosmetic product.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the set includes sponges or puffs, list them separately. If the supplier claims goat hair or other animal hair, request support.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Bristle material is unsupported.
Brush type or set contents are unclear.
Handle or ferrule material is missing.
Animal hair versus synthetic fiber status is unsupported.
Case, sponge, mirror, or cosmetic contents are not listed.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between brushes, applicators, cosmetic kits, pouches, and mixed sets.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual goods: makeup brush, cosmetic brush set, animal hair brush, synthetic brush, sponge applicator, brush-and-case set, or beauty kit. Each row should cite a material or contents fact.

Rejected alternatives should stay in the record. If no cosmetic product is included, say that. If the case is only packaging, explain why it does not drive the review.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for makeup brushes, cosmetic applicators, brush sets, animal hair brushes, and beauty kits.

planning path

Start with bristle and set photos. Then write a table for brush type, bristle material, handle, ferrule, set count, case contents, origin, and supplier code. If multiple brush types are included, list each one or group them by function.

Duty stack notes should include origin and material-specific exposure tied to the candidate path.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for a makeup brush?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does bristle material matter?

Yes. Animal hair, synthetic fiber, sponge, and silicone applicators should be documented.

What if a pouch is included?

List the pouch and review whether it is packaging or a separate article.

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planning boundary

This makeup brush HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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