Cosmetic and toilet preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)

HS code 330499 covers a wide range of cosmetic and toilet preparations for the care of the skin, excluding medicaments, sunscreen, and sun tan preparations. This industry plays a crucial role in the personal care and beauty sector, catering to the growing demand for high-quality skincare products. These products are essential for maintaining healthy, vibrant skin and are widely used by consumers across the globe.

The production of cosmetic and toilet preparations under HS code 330499 typically involves a combination of chemical processing, blending, and packaging techniques. Manufacturers often use advanced formulation methods to create effective and safe skincare products, drawing on a range of active ingredients and carrier compounds. The key steps in the production process may include raw material preparation, mixing and emulsification, quality control, and final packaging to ensure the products meet industry standards and customer expectations.

The main inputs required for the production of cosmetic and toilet preparations under HS code 330499 include a variety of raw materials such as 340111 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, 340120 Soap in other forms, 340130 Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap, 340211 Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, 340212 Cationic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, 340213 Non-ionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, and a range of other chemicals, fragrances, and packaging materials.

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 330499 are a diverse array of cosmetic and toilet preparations for the care of the skin, such as moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and other skincare products. These outputs are often consumed by 3304 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations, 3305 Preparations for use on the hair, and 3307 Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, n.e.c..