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Verified tariff evidence · HS 330499

Skin-care cosmetics import duty in Australia

The exact HS 330499 national lines in this evidence set show a base MFN rate of 5%. The detailed destination code and product description decide which line applies.

Tariff snapshot checked 20 June 2026; source and line details are shown below.

The short answer

Base MFN duty
5%
National tariff lines found
1 exact-HS6 line
Import tax input
10% — Standard Australian GST on taxable importations.
Tariff source
Australian Border Force Working Tariff (2026)

This is not an all-in rate. Origin preferences, anti-dumping or other trade measures, excise, quotas, entry fees and broker charges are not included in the MFN figure.

National tariff lines under HS 330499

Match the physical product to the wording, not just the six-digit heading. A rate range exists when the national schedule divides the heading by use, construction, material or another feature.

Australia MFN lines extracted from Australian Border Force Working Tariff
National code Official description MFN rate
3304.99.00.23 -- Other 5%

Classification checks for skin-care cosmetics

HS 330499 is a broad residual subheading for beauty, make-up and skin-care preparations not covered by a more specific subheading. Product claims and composition can move medicaments and other preparations elsewhere.

  1. What is the product's principal function?
  2. Do the ingredients or claims make it a medicament?
  3. Is a more specific cosmetic subheading available?

See what HS 330499 includes and excludes.

Worked import-cost example

This illustration uses A$1,000.00 of goods, A$75.00 shipping and A$25.00 insurance. The illustration applies duty to customs value and adds international transport and insurance when estimating GST.

Effect of the evidenced MFN line on the example shipment
Scenario Rate Duty Import tax Illustrative total
Evidenced base rate 5% A$50.00 A$115.00 A$1,265.00

Tax limitation: Standard 10% GST is used. GST-free treatment and product-specific border charges require separate checks.

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Customs valueA$1,100.00
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Evidence and official sources

Evidence snapshot: 2026-06-20T15:36:38.213Z. The source may have changed after that date, so check it again before placing an order or making a declaration.

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