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Exporting cosmetics and personal care products from India to the USA
The US imported $218M of cosmetics and personal care products from India in 2025, 1.2% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Essential-oil based products, soaps, hair care, oral care and toiletries, including Ayurvedic and herbal brands.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $218M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -19.4%
- India's share
- 1.2%
- Average duty paid
- 16.8%
- Shipped by sea
- 92%
Five-year trend
US imports of cosmetics and personal care products from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $129M, down 19.4% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics & Skin Care | 3304 | $58.7M |
| Hair Care Products | 3305 | $41.4M |
| Perfumes | 3303 | $38.8M |
| Shaving, Bath & Toiletries | 3307 | $32.9M |
| Soap | 3401 | $26M |
| Oral Care Products | 3306 | $19.9M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 37.3% |
| Savannah, GA | 22.3% |
| Houston, TX | 7.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6.8% |
| New York, NY | 5% |
| Oakland, CA | 4.4% |
Requirements
US rules for cosmetics and personal care products
- FDAUnder the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, cosmetic manufacturing facilities must be registered with the FDA and products listed.
- FDALabels must meet FDA cosmetic labelling rules, including the ingredient list. Products that make drug claims are regulated as drugs.
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
- CBPGoods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India".
On the Indian side
- Check every claim on the label: "treats" or "cures" makes a cosmetic a drug in the US.
Packing and shipping
- Ship in dry containers; aerosols and some fragrances are dangerous goods.
Questions
Cosmetics and Personal Care from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cosmetics and personal care products does the US import from India?
$218M in 2025, led by cosmetics & skin care, hair care products, perfumes. Jan–Aug 2026: $129M, down 19.4% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to cosmetics and personal care products from India?
FDA: Under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, cosmetic manufacturing facilities must be registered with the FDA and products listed. FDA: Labels must meet FDA cosmetic labelling rules, including the ingredient list. Products that make drug claims are regulated as drugs. CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India. CBP: Goods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India".
What do Indian exporters of cosmetics and personal care products need to do?
Check every claim on the label: "treats" or "cures" makes a cosmetic a drug in the US.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026. Requirements summarised for guidance; check the agency rules for your exact product.
Exporting cosmetics and personal care products to the USA?
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