Find HS Code and trade information for eyeliner brush

Eyeliner Brush

An eyeliner brush is a cosmetic tool used to apply eyeliner, a makeup product designed to define and enhance the eyes. These brushes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and bristle types to achieve different eyeliner looks, from precise lines to smudged, dramatic effects.

Material

• Synthetic Fibers: The most common material, offering durability, ease of cleaning, and suitability for all types of eyeliner formulas (liquid, gel, powder, cream). Nylon and taklon are frequently used synthetic fibers.
• Natural Hair (Sable, Squirrel): Less common due to cost and cleaning requirements, but prized for their softness and ability to hold product, often used for finer, more delicate work with gel or cream eyeliners.

Purpose

The primary purpose of an eyeliner brush is to apply eyeliner to the upper, lower, or both eyelids. This serves several cosmetic goals:

• Eye Definition: Creates a clear outline around the eyes, making them appear larger and more defined.
• Shape Enhancement: Alters the perceived shape of the eyes (e.g., making them appear more almond-shaped, wider, or closer together).
• Dramatic Effect: Achieves bold, striking looks through thick lines, winged styles, or smoky effects.
• Lash Line Enhancement: Fills in gaps between eyelashes for a fuller, more defined lash line.

Function

Eyeliner brushes function by precisely depositing eyeliner pigment along the lash line and/or crease of the eyelid. The brush’s shape and bristles determine the precision, thickness, and intensity of the application. Different techniques can be employed, including:

• Lining: Creating a solid line along the lash line.
• Winged Liner: Extending the line outwards and upwards to create a wing shape.
• Smudging: Blending the eyeliner for a softer, smoky effect.
• Tightlining: Applying eyeliner to the waterline of the upper eyelid.

Usage Scenarios

• Everyday Makeup: Fine-tipped brushes are used for subtle, natural-looking definition.
• Formal Events: Angled or pointed brushes enable precise winged liner or dramatic styles.
• Smoky Eye Looks: Fluffy or angled brushes are used for blending and creating smoky effects.
• Creative Makeup: Specialty brushes facilitate intricate designs and artistic applications.

Common Types

• Angled Brush: Features a slanted, angled tip, ideal for creating winged liner, filling in brows, and applying gel eyeliner.
• Fine-Tipped Brush: Has a very thin, pointed tip, suitable for precise lining, detailed work, and tightlining.
• Flat Brush: Offers a flat, wide surface, used for applying eyeliner across the entire eyelid or creating bold, graphic lines.
• Round Brush: Features a rounded shape, used for smudging eyeliner, blending shadows, and creating softer looks.
• Brush Sets: Contain a variety of brush shapes and sizes for versatile eyeliner application.
• Waterline Brush: Very small, precise brush for applying eyeliner to the waterline.

Eyeliner brushes fall under the category of beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, specifically tools used for applying eye make-up.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 3304200000: This HS code covers Eye make-up preparations. This is the most direct match, as eyeliner is a type of eye make-up.

  • 33: Chapter 33 relates to essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations.
  • 04: Heading 04 specifically covers 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.
  • 20: Subheading 20 narrows this down to eye make-up preparations.
  • 00: This further specifies the code as encompassing all eye make-up preparations.

• 3307900000: This HS code covers Other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties. While less specific than 3304200000, an eyeliner brush could fall under this category if it's considered a cosmetic tool not explicitly listed elsewhere.

  • 33: Chapter 33 relates to essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations.
  • 07: Heading 07 specifically covers pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties.
  • 90: Subheading 90 covers "Other" preparations within this category.
  • 00: This further specifies the code as encompassing all "Other" preparations.

• 3307101000: This HS code covers Not containing alcohol pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations. If the eyeliner brush is part of a kit that includes a preparation not containing alcohol, this code may be relevant.

  • 33: Chapter 33 relates to essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations.
  • 07: Heading 07 specifically covers pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties.
  • 10: Subheading 10 narrows this down to pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations.
  • 10: This further specifies the code as encompassing preparations not containing alcohol.

Regarding HS code 3304200000, the total tax rate is 55.0%, comprised of a 0.0% basic tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.