Cosmetic raw materials are not always handled like finished cosmetic products. A shipment of glycerin, fragrance, pigment, preservative, silicone, surfactant or premix can trigger HS code, duty, C/O, SDS/MSDS, chemical control, dangerous-goods transport, raw-material labeling and post-clearance QA records. This article provides an E2E screening map to lock documents and reduce pre-ETA risk.

QUICK SUMMARY

Nature of goods

Cosmetic raw materials are inputs for cosmetic manufacturing: carrier oils, waxes, butters, surfactants, gelling agents, fragrances, colors, preservatives, solvents, skin/hair actives or premix bases. They should not automatically be treated as finished cosmetics.

Key risk points

Main risks are HS code, SDS/MSDS, chemical control, dangerous-goods transport, raw-material labeling, COA/specification, C/O and the actual import purpose.

Core documents

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, COA, SDS/MSDS, specification, INCI name, CAS/EC number, catalogue/TDS, original label, C/O and batch quality documents.

Scope: this article applies to imported raw materials for cosmetic manufacturing/processing, B2B raw-material trading, R&D samples, and materials imported by EPE/FDI/manufacturing facilities. Always verify by COA, SDS/MSDS, CAS/INCI, specification, import purpose and actual packaging.

TERMS AND WHY THE PROCEDURE MATTERS

Technical terms are the operational basis for classification and risk control. A trade name such as “beauty active”, “fragrance blend” or “cream base” is usually insufficient to finalize HS, chemical policy or transport conditions.

INCI

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients; used to align formulation, labeling and PIF data.

CAS/EC number

International chemical identifiers used to screen whether an ingredient is subject to chemical, restricted, precursor or dangerous-goods controls.

COA

Certificate of Analysis for the batch/raw material, showing assay, purity, microbiology, heavy metals or other relevant quality criteria.

SDS/MSDS

Safety Data Sheet used to identify flammability, toxicity, dangerous-goods transport classification and storage conditions.

PIF

Product Information File for finished cosmetic products; raw materials are not PIF themselves, but their data feeds into the finished-product PIF.

Chemical declaration

A declaration/control obligation may arise if the material is a chemical or mixture listed under the applicable chemical regulations.

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION AND DETAILED IDENTIFICATION

Do not declare all items simply as “cosmetic raw material”. Separate by chemistry, function in formula, commercial form, concentration, CAS/INCI, DG risk, origin and import purpose.

DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION TABLE

Product group / goods situation	Technical signs to check	Examples / function	Evidence documents	Potential policy trigger	Documents to compare	Application notes
Carrier oils, butters, waxes, esters, silicones	Vegetable/mineral/synthetic origin; liquid/solid state; acid/peroxide/iodine value; refining grade	Jojoba oil, shea butter, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone	COA, SDS, TDS/specification, refining statement if any	HS in Chapters 15/29/34/39; label, C/O and DG screening if flammable	Invoice, PL, SDS, COA, TDS, C/O	Do not treat cosmetic oils as food oils if purpose and documents differ.
Surfactants / emulsifiers	Anionic/cationic/non-ionic/amphoteric type; active concentration; solvent; pH; corrosivity	SLES, CAPB, Polysorbate, PEG emulsifier, glyceryl stearate	SDS, COA, TDS, CAS/EC, active content specification	HS often under Chapter 34; chemical/DG screening if corrosive or hazardous	Latest SDS, batch COA, TDS, label	Check active substance, carrier solvent and commercial concentration.
Fragrance, essential oil, aroma compound	Natural/synthetic origin; flash point; allergen declaration; IFRA certificate; solvent ratio	Fragrance oil, essential oil, aroma compound for cosmetics	SDS, IFRA, allergen statement, COA, TDS	HS often 3301/3302; DG risk if low flash point	SDS, IFRA, COA, packing declaration	Carriers may request SDS and DG declaration.
Colorants, pigments, lakes, mica, powder	CI number, particle size, coating, heavy metals, microbiology, cosmetic grade	Iron oxides, titanium dioxide cosmetic grade, mica, ultramarine, lakes	COA, heavy metal test, microbiology, TDS, SDS	HS under 3204/3206/25/28; cosmetic-grade evidence	COA, SDS, test report, original label	Do not use only “pigment”; specify CI number and grade.
Preservatives, solvents, actives	CAS, purity, concentration, restricted limit, solvent carrier, hazard class	Phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, panthenol, niacinamide, salicylic acid, ethanol	COA, SDS, TDS, purity assay, CAS/EC	HS often Chapter 29/28; chemical, precursor, DG or cosmetic-use restriction screening	SDS, COA, CAS list, actual use	Also screen the finished-formula concentration limit.
Semi-finished base / cosmetic premix	Whether it is directly usable; base formula; import purpose: manufacturing or resale	Cream base, shampoo base, gel base, active premix blend	Formula summary, COA, SDS, TDS, manufacturing statement	May be treated as finished cosmetics if directly used/sold to consumers	Import-purpose documents, label, COA, SDS	If directly used by consumers, cosmetic notification should be screened.
Specific animal/plant-origin materials	Species/source, origin, heat treatment/extraction, CITES if applicable	Collagen, lanolin, beeswax, botanical extracts	COA, SDS, origin statement, CITES/health certificate if applicable	May trigger quarantine/CITES or origin documentation	Origin statement, CITES, COA, SDS	Screen by species/scientific name and import route.

SUPPLIER DATA TO LOCK BEFORE ETD

Data group	What to request	Operational purpose	Common gap	Lock timing
Ingredient identity	Trade name, INCI, CAS/EC, key composition ratio	HS, chemical control and production formula alignment	Supplier only states “cosmetic ingredient” or “active blend”	Before PO/booking
Batch COA	Batch/lot, assay, purity, pH, moisture, microbiology, heavy metals where relevant	Incoming QA and technical explanation	Generic COA not linked to the shipment lot	Before ETD
SDS/MSDS	16-section SDS showing hazard, flash point, UN number and packing group if any	DG, safe transport, chemical control and warehousing	Old SDS or missing section 14	Before booking
TDS/specification	Application, recommended use, state, purity and storage condition	Explain raw-material use and storage control	Specification too generic or not cosmetic-grade focused	Before ETA
IFRA/allergen	IFRA certificate, allergen declaration, fragrance compound statement	Important for fragrance/essential-oil materials	Flammable carrier not declared as DG	Before booking
Origin data	C/O form, origin criterion, manufacturer, country of origin, third-party invoice if any	Preferential duty and origin risk control	C/O description differs from COA/SDS or HS 6-digit mismatch	Before C/O issuance
Storage condition	Temperature, humidity, light protection, shelf life and container condition	Trucking, warehouse handover, QA release and traceability	Heat-sensitive material has no storage instruction	Before ETA

HS CODE – DUTY – C/O

HS code depends on the nature of the material, not solely on the final cosmetic industry. The following rates are initial screening references; final declaration must follow the current tariff, technical documents, classification results if any and VAT policy at declaration date.

PROPOSED HS CODE – DUTY – C/O TABLE

Reference HS	Suitable goods group	Classification basis	Application condition	Ordinary import duty	MFN duty	VAT	C/O/FTA to check	Documents to compare
2905.45.00	Glycerol/glycerin as a separate substance	Classified by chemical structure as a polyhydric alcohol under Chapter 29	Bulk raw material, not retail cosmetic; clear COA/SDS/CAS	Indicative 0%; verify at declaration date	Indicative 0%	8%/10% subject to VAT policy	ATIGA, ACFTA/RCEP, VKFTA/AKFTA, EVFTA if valid C/O	COA, SDS, CAS, Invoice, C/O, import purpose
2905.32.00	Propylene glycol and similar glycols	Chapter 29 based on identified chemical composition	Technical/cosmetic grade; not retail skin product	Indicative 0%–5%; verify subheading	Indicative 0%–5%	8%/10%	FTA by origin and CTH/RVC criteria	SDS, COA, CAS/EC, TDS, C/O
3301.xx.xx	Essential oils, oleoresins, resinoids for cosmetics	Based on essential oil/aromatic extract nature	Identify oil type, origin, flash point and packing	Indicative 5% or by subheading	Indicative 5%	8%/10%	ASEAN/China/EU/UK/Australia depending on origin	SDS, COA, IFRA if fragrance, origin statement, C/O
3302.90.xx	Mixtures of odoriferous substances for cosmetic use	Fragrance compound or odoriferous blend used in industry	Fragrance compound, solvent carrier, IFRA, allergen declaration	Indicative 5% or by detailed code	Indicative 5%	8%/10%	ACFTA/RCEP/EVFTA/CPTPP if origin rules met	IFRA, SDS, allergen statement, COA, C/O
3402.xx.xx	Surfactants, emulsifiers, detergent-base preparations	Based on surface-active character and preparation type	Identify ionic type and active concentration	Indicative 0%–10% by subheading	Indicative 0%–10%	8%/10%	FTA by route; description must match surfactant	SDS, COA, TDS, active content, C/O
3204/3206	Colorants, pigments, lakes, titanium dioxide, coated mica	Organic/inorganic coloring matter or pigment classification	CI number, grade, particle size, coating, heavy metals	Indicative 0%–10% by code	Indicative 0%–10%	8%/10%	FTA by origin; pigment/colorant description must match	COA, SDS, heavy-metal test, CI number, C/O
3910/3906/3912	Silicones, thickeners, film-forming polymers, acrylate/cellulose derivatives	Based on polymer backbone and commercial form	Identify polymer/monomer, liquid/powder, solvent and use	Indicative 0%–5% by code	Indicative 0%–5%	8%/10%	FTA by route and origin rule for polymers	SDS, COA, TDS, polymer description, C/O
2936/2939/29xx	Vitamins, actives, preservatives, acids, esters, organic derivatives	Chapter 29 by specific chemical structure	CAS, purity, cosmetic-use limit, precursor/restriction screening	Indicative 0%–10% by code	Indicative 0%–10%	8%/10%	FTA per final HS; C/O must match chemical name/CAS	SDS, COA, CAS, purity assay, TDS, C/O
1515.xx.xx	Fixed vegetable oils for cosmetic bases: jojoba, castor, argan, avocado and similar oils	Classified by vegetable-oil nature, refining level and raw-material use	Bulk raw material with COA/SDS/TDS, not presented as finished cosmetics	Indicative 0%–5%, subject to subheading	Indicative 0%–5%; confirm by final HS	8%/10% depending on VAT policy at declaration date	ATIGA, ACFTA/RCEP, EVFTA, CPTPP where valid origin proof is available	COA, SDS, TDS, botanical source, packing form, C/O
1521.xx.xx / 3404.xx.xx	Natural waxes, beeswax, vegetable waxes, synthetic waxes and wax blends	Classified by natural/synthetic origin and wax form	Separate beeswax, carnauba, candelilla, synthetic wax and microcrystalline wax	Indicative 0%–5% or by specific code	Indicative 0%–5%	8%/10%	FTA by origin; C/O description must match the wax type	COA, SDS, melting point, source declaration, C/O
2712.xx.xx	Petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax and mineral wax for cosmetics	Classified as petroleum/mineral wax products	Applies where the substance is mineral wax, not a finished cosmetic preparation	Check tariff under 2712	Confirm MFN by 8-digit HS	8%/10%	Review C/O for ASEAN, China, Korea, EU routes	COA, SDS, TDS, purity/grade, original label, C/O
2915/2916/2917/2922/2933/2934.xx	Acids, esters, amines, preservatives, solvents and single actives	Classified by chemical structure and CAS	Check purity, hydrate/salt/ester form, carrier solvent and cosmetic limits	Indicative 0%–10% depending on HS	Indicative 0%–10%	8%/10%	FTA by final HS; C/O should align with chemical name/CAS if shown	SDS, COA, CAS, purity assay, TDS, use limit, C/O
3824.99.xx	Premixes, active blends and raw-material bases not elsewhere specified	Classified as chemical preparations by composition and function	Use only where no more specific heading applies; composition table is required	Check by detailed 3824 code	Confirm MFN by final HS	8%/10%	FTA needs careful review because blends may trigger RVC/CTH issues	Formula summary, SDS, COA, CAS list, TDS, C/O

SPECIAL PREFERENTIAL C/O/FTA TABLE BY IMPORT ROUTE

Route/origin	FTA/agreement	C/O form or origin document	Special preferential rate if supported	Application condition	Documents to compare	Notes
ASEAN	ATIGA	Form D or accepted e-origin document	Many HS lines may reach 0% if origin rules are met	ASEAN origin, direct transport and matching description/HS	C/O, Invoice, B/L, packing, WO/RVC/CTH criterion	Check actual manufacturing country, not only shipping country.
China	ACFTA or RCEP	Form E / RCEP C/O	Many raw-material lines may enjoy 0%–5% depending on HS and schedule	Origin rule and third-party invoice declaration if any	C/O, Invoice, manufacturer information, HS 6 digits	Mismatch in chemical name/trade name may lead to rejection.
Korea	AKFTA / VKFTA / RCEP	Form AK, VK or RCEP	May be lower than MFN; verify by final HS	Korean origin and CTH/RVC criteria	C/O, BOM if needed, Invoice, B/L	Do not apply VKFTA if supplier only issues AK/RCEP.
Japan	VJEPA / AJCEP / CPTPP / RCEP	Form VJ, AJ, CPTPP self-certification if applicable, RCEP C/O	Preferential rate by FTA schedule	Compliant origin rule and documents	C/O/origin document, Invoice, transport document	Check CPTPP self-certification conditions.
EU/UK	EVFTA / UKVFTA	EUR.1 or origin statement where allowed	Deep reduction by schedule; many lines may reach 0% after phase-out	Eligible exporter/origin statement and HS match	Statement on origin/EUR.1, Invoice, transport doc	Match HS 4/6 digits with customs declaration.
Australia–New Zealand / India / Hong Kong	AANZFTA, CPTPP, AIFTA, AHKFTA if applicable	Relevant C/O or origin document	Depends on HS and tariff schedule	Actual member-country origin and transport compliance	C/O, Invoice, B/L, transit docs if any	Choose the FTA supported by real documents.

C/O checklist: C/O form, origin criterion WO/RVC/CTH/CTSH, third-party invoice, direct transport, goods description, HS, quantity, weight, country of origin, seal/signature, issue date and validity.

PRE-ETA C/O CHECKLIST

Checkpoint	What to verify	Risk if wrong	Pre-ETA control
C/O form	Form D/E/AK/VK/EUR.1/RCEP/CPTPP statement must match route and origin	Preferential duty denied	Request draft C/O before shipment where possible.
Origin criterion	WO, RVC, CTH/CTSH or product-specific rule; blends need careful RVC review	Origin cannot be substantiated	Request BOM/origin statement for blends.
Goods description	C/O description should align with Invoice, SDS/COA/TDS	Generic “chemical” description may be challenged	Use trade name plus chemical/INCI where needed.
HS code	C/O HS should match at least the 6-digit HS expected for declaration	Explanation required or preference refused	Lock 6-digit HS with supplier before C/O issuance.
Direct transport	Transit, non-manipulation, through B/L and transshipment documents	FTA condition may fail	Request transit documents for third-country routing.
Validity and signature	Issue date, stamp/signature, e-C/O or paper requirement by FTA	Expired or invalid form	Check immediately upon receiving draft/scan.

DOSSIER AND SUBMISSION METHOD

The dossier should be split into commercial documents, technical/specialized documents and documents to be submitted or compared with the competent system/authority. For cosmetic raw materials, COA and SDS are often as important as Invoice and Packing List.

OPERATIONAL DOSSIER CHECKLIST

Dossier group	Required documents	Used for which step	Common preparer	Common errors	Pre-ETA check
Commercial documents	Invoice, Packing List, Sales Contract/PO, B/L/AWB, arrival notice	Customs declaration, value/quantity/Incoterms checks	Buyer/Docs/Forwarder/Shipper	Trade name mismatches chemical/INCI name; wrong net/gross weight	Cross-check with COA, SDS, packing and label before ETA.
Technical raw-material documents	COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS/specification, CAS/EC, INCI, batch/lot certificate	HS classification, chemical/DG screening, quality evidence	Supplier/QA/R&D/Compliance	Missing CAS, outdated SDS, non-batch COA	Request signed PDFs showing batch number and issue date.
Chemical/DG documents	16-section SDS, DG declaration if applicable, flash point, UN number, hazard class	Booking, transport, storage, chemical declaration if applicable	Shipper/Forwarder/Compliance	Not declaring DG despite flammable/corrosive/toxic SDS	Review SDS sections 2, 3, 9, 14 before booking.
Origin documents	C/O Form D/E/AK/VK/EUR.1/RCEP/CPTPP statement…	Preferential import duty claim	Shipper/Supplier/Docs	Wrong HS, description, origin, third-party invoice, issue date	Check form, origin criterion, direct transport and quantity/weight.
Label and warehouse documents	Original label, Vietnamese supplementary label if circulated, product name, warning, expiry, storage condition	Warehouse and market circulation control	Warehouse/QA/Compliance	No lot/expiry/storage; hazard not shown	Compare label against COA/SDS and packing.
Cosmetic notification documents if finished/base directly usable	POA, CFS if applicable, notification form, formula, label artwork, PIF data	Only if the goods are finished cosmetics or directly marketed to consumers	Regulatory/Brand owner/Importer	Confusing raw materials with finished cosmetics	Screen import purpose: internal manufacturing, B2B raw-material sale, or retail consumer product.

LEGAL BASIS AND SPECIALIZED POLICY MATRIX

Legal assessment must follow each goods situation. A pure substance with CAS differs from a fragrance compound, botanical extract, premix base or finished retail item.

LEGAL BASIS TABLE TO REVIEW

Document group	Document name/number	Issuing body	Effective date/application time	Role in procedure	Key articles/appendices to note	Review notes
Cosmetics	Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT	Ministry of Health	Effective 01/04/2011; partially amended	Cosmetic management, finished-product notification, PIF and dossiers	Notification, POA, CFS, PIF provisions	Apply where goods are finished cosmetics or marketed/used as direct cosmetic products.
Cosmetics	Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT	Ministry of Health	Effective 18/08/2025	Amends Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT	Amended dossier/management provisions	Check at time of notification or post-market review.
Chemicals	Law on Chemicals 69/2025/QH15 and Decree 26/2026/NĐ-CP	National Assembly/Government	Decree 26/2026 effective 17/01/2026	Management of chemical activities and hazardous chemicals in products/goods	Lists, declaration, SDS, safety control	Decree 113/2017 expired from 17/01/2026.
Chemicals	Circular 01/2026/TT-BCT	Ministry of Industry and Trade	Effective 17/01/2026	Guidance for Decree 26/2026	Dossiers, lists, forms if applicable	Screen if the raw material is a regulated chemical/mixture.
Labeling	Decree 43/2017/NĐ-CP, Decree 111/2021/NĐ-CP	Government	Decree 43 effective 01/06/2017; partially amended	Labels and supplementary labels for imported goods	Product name, origin, responsible entity, warnings	B2B raw materials still require label control according to circulation method.
Customs	Customs Law, Decree 08/2015/NĐ-CP and amendments	National Assembly/Government/MOF	By each instrument	Customs dossiers, declaration and inspection	Customs dossier requirements	Technical documents support HS and policy explanations.
Tariff	Decree 26/2023/NĐ-CP and preferential/special preferential tariff schedules	Government/MOF	At customs declaration date	Ordinary/MFN duty, VAT and FTA preference	HS code, goods description, FTA schedule	Verify by final HS; do not fix duty by trade name alone.
Dangerous-goods transport	IMDG Code / IATA DGR and carrier rules	IMO/IATA/carriers	By applicable edition	Booking, packing, DG declaration and transport restrictions	UN number, class, packing group, flash point	Review SDS section 14 for fragrance, solvents, alcohol and strong acids/bases.

SPECIALIZED POLICY MATRIX BY GOODS SITUATION

Goods situation	Legal basis to check	Potential policy	Authority/portal if identifiable	Policy trigger condition
Ordinary raw materials for internal manufacturing	Circular 06/2011, Circular 34/2025, finished-product PIF data	Not treated as finished cosmetics if used only as manufacturing input; COA/SDS and input QA records still required	Customs / enterprise QA	Import purpose is manufacturing, not direct consumer sale.
Raw material is a chemical/mixture with CAS and hazard data	Law on Chemicals 69/2025, Decree 26/2026, Circular 01/2026-BCT	Chemical declaration/safety control/SDS/label obligations may apply	Chemical management portal/authority if applicable	Listed or hazardous according to SDS/CAS.
Fragrance/essential oil/flammable solvent	SDS/MSDS, IMDG/IATA DGR	DG transport screening, packaging, labels and booking conditions	Carrier/warehouse/port	Low flash point, UN number or hazard class on SDS.
Semi-finished base directly applied to skin/hair	Circular 06/2011, Circular 34/2025	May require cosmetic notification if placed on the market as a direct-use product	DAV/NSW if imported cosmetic notification applies	Cosmetic use, consumer packaging or direct-use label.
Animal/plant-origin ingredients	CITES, quarantine and origin rules where applicable	Origin certificate, quarantine or CITES permit may be required	Relevant specialized authority	Species/listed material and route trigger controls.
Raw materials imported by EPE/FDI/manufacturing facility	Customs law, customs regime, norms and finalization report rules	Import type, stock control, production norms and reporting	Supervising customs authority	Different regimes for export production, processing or domestic use.
R&D/lab sample	Customs rules, SDS, declared purpose	Purpose/quantity control; not for circulation/sale	Customs/QA/R&D	Small samples may still be DG or regulated chemicals.

VIEW / DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL LEGAL TEXTS

View Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT View Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT View Decree 26/2026/NĐ-CP View Circular 01/2026/TT-BCT

PROCESSING TIME, FEES AND RISK COSTS

Step	Recommended timing	Time/fee if officially supported	Risk cost if delayed	Control note
Supplier data screening	Before order/ETD	No fixed statutory lead time	Wrong HS/DG or missing COA/SDS may hold booking or cargo	Request COA, SDS, TDS, CAS/INCI, spec and origin before booking.
Chemical/DG screening	Before booking	By carrier rules	Rejected booking, transport change, hazardous storage fees	Check SDS sections 2, 3, 9, 14; identify UN/class/packing group.
HS – duty – C/O screening	Before C/O issuance	Depends on shipper/C/O authority	Lost duty preference, C/O amendment, post-clearance duty risk	Align 6-digit HS and goods description with supplier.
Customs clearance	At port/airport arrival	Depends on customs channel	Storage, DEM/DET, physical inspection, additional technical documents	Prepare SDS/COA/TDS/label for explanation.
Post-clearance	Before production/warehouse release	By enterprise QA procedure	Poor traceability, PIF or post-clearance audit risk	Archive batch raw-material file, shelf life and storage conditions.

PRACTICAL E2E PROCESS

Pre-ETA screening

Define whether the goods are bulk raw materials, semi-finished base, fragrance, chemical substance/mixture, sample or direct-use product.

Lock technical data

Collect COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, CAS/EC, INCI, specification, lot/batch, shelf life, storage condition and original label.

Determine HS – duty – C/O

Classify by composition and principal function, not trade name; check C/O before issuance.

Screen chemical/DG policy

Check chemical regulations and SDS to determine chemical declaration or DG transport obligations.

Customs declaration

Declare according to locked documents; prepare SDS, COA, TDS, CAS and import-purpose explanation for Yellow/Red channel.

Trucking – warehouse – QA handover

Check storage conditions, packaging, lot/expiry, hazard label and temperature/humidity requirements.

Post-clearance file closure

Archive batch files for traceability, EPE/export-production reporting if any and PIF input data for finished cosmetics.

FAQ

1. Do imported cosmetic ingredients require cosmetic notification?

Not by default. If the goods are only inputs for manufacturing, focus on customs, HS, chemical/DG, COA/SDS and QA records. If packaged/marketed as direct-use cosmetics, cosmetic notification should be screened.

2. Is CFS required for cosmetic raw materials?

CFS generally relates to imported finished cosmetic notification. For bulk raw materials, COA, SDS, TDS, origin statement and quality documents are usually more relevant.

3. How is HS determined?

By chemical composition, principal function, commercial form, degree of mixture, origin and technical documents. Possible chapters include 15, 29, 32, 33, 34, 38 and 39.

4. Are fragrances or essential oils dangerous goods?

Not all, but SDS must be reviewed, especially flash point, UN number, hazard class and packing group.

5. Can customs clearance proceed without SDS?

It may in some cases, but SDS is crucial for HS, chemical, DG and safety explanation. Missing SDS often causes additional requests.

6. Are EPE imports different from domestic trading imports?

Yes. EPE/export-production imports require import type, inventory, production norms and finalization reporting controls.

7. Can C/O reduce import duty?

Possibly, subject to final HS, actual origin, C/O form, origin criterion, direct transport and goods description.

8. Do animal/plant-origin ingredients require permits?

They may trigger CITES, quarantine or origin documents depending on species, source, plant/animal part and exporting country.

OUTPUTS AND POST-CLEARANCE OBLIGATIONS

Typical outputs

Cleared customs declaration, accepted C/O file if valid, chemical declaration result if applicable, raw-material QA file, warehouse handover record and batch traceability documents.

Post-clearance obligations

Archive COA, SDS, TDS, CAS/INCI, label, C/O, customs declaration and transport documents; control lot/expiry/storage and link input data to BMR, manufacturing records and finished-product PIF.

Periodic review

Update regulated chemical lists, VAT/FTA policy, labeling rules, cosmetic ingredient limits and changes in formula/manufacturer/supply source.

TGIMEX SOLUTION

For cosmetic raw materials, risk usually appears before the cargo arrives: missing SDS/COA, C/O not matching product names, SDS indicating DG while booking is made as general cargo, or customs requesting technical explanation. The operational focus is pre-ETA screening to reduce storage costs, document amendments and traceability gaps.

HS – duty – C/O screening

Separate oils/waxes, fragrance, surfactants, pigments, polymers and actives; check MFN, 8%/10% VAT and FTA preferences.

Chemical & DG screening

Check CAS, SDS sections 2/3/9/14, UN number, flash point, hazard class, packing conditions and chemical declaration if applicable.

Technical document control

Standardize COA, SDS, TDS, specification, INCI, CAS/EC, allergen/IFRA, heavy metals, microbiology and origin evidence.

Logistics coordination

Control booking, transport, trucking, warehouse/port handling, dangerous-goods conditions and customs channel response.

Post-clearance QA control

Link import documents with raw-material lots, BMR, manufacturing records, PIF, claims and traceability.

Import-purpose screening

Differentiate internal production, B2B raw-material trading, R&D samples, EPE/FDI and direct-use semi-finished bases.

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