Free tool · Rates current to June 2026

Import Duty & Tariff Calculator for Beauty Packaging

Estimate the landed duty on cosmetic packaging imported from China — glass dropper bottles, jars, plastic tubes, pumps and caps. Pick a packaging type to auto-load its HTS code and base duty, and the calculator stacks the current Section 301 and Section 122 tariffs on top. Every rate is editable, so you can model your own line.

Two moving parts right now: the $800 de minimis exemption ended for China-origin goods on May 2, 2025 — every commercial shipment now pays full duty. And the temporary 10% Section 122 tariff that replaced the IEEPA tariffs (struck down by the Supreme Court in Feb 2026) is set to expire around July 24, 2026 unless extended. Re-check before you commit a PO.

1Packaging type

2Order value

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3Tariff stackeditable

Base duty (MFN)
HTS 7010.90.50 · glass containers
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Section 301 (China)
List 3 = 25%, List 4A = 7.5%
%
Section 122 global
temporary · expires ~Jul 24, 2026
%
Merchandise Processing Fee
0.3464% · min $32.71 / max $634.62 per entry
%
Harbor Maintenance Fee
ocean freight only · 0.125%
%
Estimated import duty & fees
$1,503
35.8% effective rate on customs value

On 10,000 units at $0.42 each, duty & fees add $1,503 to a $4,200 order.

Customs (dutiable) value10,000 units × $0.42 FOB$4,200
Base duty 0%$0.00
Section 301 25%$1,050
Section 122 10%$420.00
MPF + HMF$32.71
Total duty & fees$1,503
Landed cost (goods + duty)$5,703
$0.150
Duty / unit
$0.570
Landed / unit

Estimate only — duty is assessed on the value declared at entry and the exact HTS classification. Section 301 list assignment, the Section 122 expiry, and antidumping orders can change the result. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before relying on these figures.

How the duty stack works in 2026

Duty on Chinese-origin beauty packaging is no longer one number — it's a stack of separate tariffs applied to the same customs value, then added together. Here's each layer as it stands in June 2026.

LayerWhat it isTypical rate on packagingStatus (June 2026)
Base duty (MFN)The normal Column 1 "General" rate tied to the product's HTS code — applies to every country with normal trade relations0%–5.7%Permanent
Section 301China-specific trade-remedy tariff from the 2018–19 lists (Lists 1–4A); most packaging sits on List 325% (List 3) · 7.5% (List 4A)In force
Section 122Temporary 10% global tariff that replaced the IEEPA "fentanyl" + "reciprocal" tariffs after the Supreme Court struck them down on Feb 20, 202610%Expires ~Jul 24, 2026
Section 232 (aluminum)National-security tariff on aluminum content — relevant only to aluminum tubes, tins and aerosol cans50% on aluminum valueAluminum only
MPFMerchandise Processing Fee on formal entries0.3464% (min $32.71 / max $634.62)Per entry
HMFHarbor Maintenance Fee — ocean shipments only0.125%Ocean only

HTS codes for common beauty packaging

These are the most common classifications for primary cosmetic packaging. Classification depends on material, function and design — when in doubt, get a binding ruling or ask your broker. Base rates are the Column 1 General (MFN) rate.

PackagingHTS codeBase (MFN)Typical Section 301
Glass bottle / dropper bottle / jar7010.90.50Free (0%)List 3 · 25%
Plastic bottle (PET / HDPE / PP)3923.30.003.0%List 3 · 25%
Plastic jar / pot3923.10.003.0%List 3 · 25%
Plastic squeeze tube3923.30.003.0%List 3 · 25%
Caps, lids & closures (plastic)3923.50.005.3%List 3 · 25%
Lotion / airless / treatment pump8424.89.901.8%List 3 · 25%
Fine-mist sprayer / atomizer + mount9616.10.00Free (0%)List 3 · 25%
Aluminum tube / tin7612.90.105.7%List 3 · 25% + 232 aluminum

What this means for your packaging budget

Cash flow

Duty is due at entry, not at sale

On a 10K-unit glass dropper order, the duty stack can add 35%+ to your goods cost — and it's payable when the container clears customs, months before you sell a single unit. Model it into working capital, not just COGS.

Material choice

Glass starts duty-free, plastic doesn't

Glass containers carry a 0% base rate; plastic bottles start at 3% and plastic caps at 5.3% before the China layers. The Section 301 + 122 stack dwarfs the base rate today, but the base difference is permanent and worth factoring into long-run sourcing.

De minimis

The $800 loophole is gone

Sampling a few units from China used to slip in duty-free under de minimis. Since May 2, 2025 that's closed — even small parcels need a formal entry and pay the full stack. Build duty into sample costs too.

Frequently asked questions

What is the duty on cosmetic packaging from China right now?
For most glass and plastic packaging on Section 301 List 3, the stack in June 2026 is roughly the base MFN rate (0–5.3%) plus 25% Section 301 plus 10% Section 122 — about 35–40% all-in. Glass lands near 35% (0% base); plastic caps near 40% (5.3% base). Aluminum is higher because of the Section 232 aluminum tariff. These rates are volatile — the calculator above lets you adjust each layer.
Why are there so many separate tariffs?
Each comes from a different legal authority. The base (MFN) rate is the standard tariff schedule. Section 301 is the China-specific trade-remedy action from 2018–19. The Section 122 10% tariff is a temporary replacement that came in after the Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 that the prior IEEPA "fentanyl" and "reciprocal" tariffs were not authorized. Section 232 covers aluminum on national-security grounds. They apply to the same customs value and add together.
What customs value is duty calculated on?
Generally the transaction value — the price you actually pay the supplier, typically the FOB goods value. Whether freight and insurance are included depends on your terms; under CIF-style declarations they can be. The calculator defaults to FOB value and lets you toggle freight in. Tooling and mold charges are usually dutiable too if they're part of the price.
Does the $800 de minimis exemption still help me?
Not for China. The exemption that let shipments under $800 enter duty-free ended for China and Hong Kong on May 2, 2025, and for all other countries on August 29, 2025. Every commercial packaging shipment now needs a formal entry and pays the full duty stack — including small sample orders.
Will the Section 122 tariff really expire in July 2026?
It's currently scheduled to. The 10% Section 122 tariff was a stop-gap after the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs, and it lapses automatically around July 24, 2026 unless extended or replaced. Treat it as the most uncertain layer in the stack — if you're quoting a PO that lands after that date, model both with and without it.
How do I find the exact HTS code for my component?
Start with the reference table above, then verify in the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule at hts.usitc.gov. Classification turns on material, function and construction, and the wrong code can mean the wrong rate. For anything high-volume, a CBP binding ruling (free) or a licensed customs broker removes the guesswork.
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on packaging?
Possibly. Certain Chinese products — including some aluminum and glass categories — carry separate antidumping/countervailing (AD/CVD) duties that can run into triple digits and are not shown here. Check the product's HTS code against active AD/CVD orders, or ask your broker, before assuming the stack above is complete.

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This calculator is general information for planning, not customs, legal or tax advice — import duty depends on your product's exact HTS classification, declared value, country of origin, and tariff actions in effect on the date of entry. Tariff rates shown reflect our reading of public sources as of June 2026 and change frequently. Verify against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (hts.usitc.gov), CBP guidance, or a licensed customs broker before relying on these figures.