Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations)

HS code 330491 covers a wide range of cosmetic and toilet preparations, including powders, that are used for personal care and grooming. This industry plays a crucial role in the global beauty and personal care market, catering to the growing demand for high-quality, diverse, and innovative cosmetic products. The production and trade of these items are integral to the broader economy, as they contribute to employment, international trade, and consumer well-being.

The production of the items covered under HS code 330491 typically involves a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. Key steps include the blending and mixing of raw materials, such as minerals, oils, and fragrances, followed by the compression or compaction of the resulting powder formulations. Specialized equipment, such as high-speed mixers and tablet presses, are often utilized to ensure consistent quality and efficient manufacturing.

The main inputs required for the production of the items under HS code 330491 include a variety of raw materials, such as 282510 Calcium oxide and hydroxide, 330210 Mixtures of odoriferous substances, and 340211 Anionic organic surface-active agents. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the efficient and high-quality production of these cosmetic and toilet preparations.

The products covered under HS code 330491 are primarily used as cosmetic and personal care items, such as face powders, body powders, and other powder-based toiletry preparations. These outputs may be consumed by a wide range of industries, including 330499 (Other beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations), 340499 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, and 382499 (Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included).