In response to the tariff increase of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium decided by the United States, the European Union has decided to tax several products originating from the United States.
Effective on June 22, 2018 [1], certain US exports to the EU will face extra duties. Additional ad valorem duty at the rate of 25% shall apply to some cosmetic products:
H.S. reference | Description |
3304.20 | Eye makeup preparations |
3304.30 | Manicure or pedicure preparations |
3304.91 | Makeup or skin care powders, including baby powders, whether or not compressed (excluding medicaments) |
In a second step, from June 1st, 2012, or sooner depending on the ruling of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body, additional products may be concerned, such as:
– Essential oil of orange: Not deterpenated (3301 12 10), with a 10% additional tariff.
– Essential oil of lemon: Not deterpenated (3301 13 10), with a 10% additional tariff.
– Terpenic by-products of the deterpenation of essential oils (3301 90 10), with a 10% additional tariff.
– Etc.
Read the full regulation: