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Beauty & Cosmetics → United States

Requires FCC (electronics) + FDA (food-contact/medical) + state sales tax

Lead time 2-6 weeks
Cost range $1,000-5,000
HS code 3304
Duty rate 0%
VAT / tax 0-10.25% (State sales tax)

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 46258-2025 GB/T 化妆品中乌洛托品的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2025
GB/T 43777-2024 GB/T 化妆品中功效组分虾青素的测定 高效液相色谱法 2024
GB/T 44366-2024 GB/T 化妆品中限用组分月桂醇聚醚-9的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2024
GB/T 43197-2023 GB/T 化妆品中禁用组分酸性红73和溶剂红1的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2023
GB/T 42425-2023 GB/T 化妆品中功效组分辛酰水杨酸、苯乙基间苯二酚、阿魏酸的测定 高效液相色谱法 2023
GB/T 42423-2023 GB/T 化妆品中二氯苯甲醇和氯苯甘醚的测定 高效液相色谱法 2023
GB/T 42462-2023 GB/T 化妆品色谱分析结果确认准则 2023
GB/T 41683-2022 GB/T 化妆品中禁用物质秋水仙碱及其衍生物秋水仙胺的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2022

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
FCC certification Electronics require FCC Part 15/18 Conditional
FDA registration Food-contact materials must comply with FDA 21 CFR Conditional
CPC certificate Children's products require a Children's Product Certificate Conditional
UL certification UL safety certification required for some products Conditional
State sales tax State sales tax permit required Required

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Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is FDA registration required?
Depends on the product. Food-contact materials, cosmetics and medical devices require FDA; others do not.
How much does FCC certification cost?
Standard electronics $1,000-3,000; wireless $5,000-10,000.
How do I register for state sales tax?
Register once nexus is triggered by sales volume; apply free on state tax department websites.
What is Prop 65?
California chemical warning law; a warning label on the product or packaging is required, or you may be sued.
Can Chinese sellers sell directly?
Yes. A US company or agent is needed to handle taxes and compliance.

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Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.