Cosmetics & skincare HS 3304.99

Beauty or make-up preparations, not elsewhere specified; sunscreen or sun tan preparations

Where else to sell

1. China

Canada already sells China C$113M of cosmetics & skincare ▲76% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is under 1% of their ~C$18B import market (2023).

2. Hong Kong

Hong Kong imports ~C$7.5B of cosmetics & skincare a year (2023), 4.3 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom already buys C$137M ▼15% vs 2024. In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

1. 1

   Check you qualify for CanExport SMEs: incorporated with a CRA number, 3 to 500 staff, $300k to $100M revenue, under $100k of your sales in the target market last year.

2. 2

   Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants). The program pays half, up to $50k. Apply at the CanExport portal. The 2026-27 intake closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET. The US-market envelope is already fully allocated; non-US applications remain open.

3. 3

   Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for China, Hong Kong and United Kingdom. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

Related

• 3305.90 Hair products C$444M to US
• 3307.20 Personal deodorants and antiperspirants C$205M to US
• 3304.10 Lip make-up preparations C$195M to US
• 3305.10 Hair shampoos C$168M to US
• 3302.10 Mixt of odoriferous subst C$86M to US
• 3304.20 Eye make-up preparations C$84M to US
• 3303.00 Perfumes and toilet waters C$72M to US
• 3306.90 Oral or dental hygiene preparations C$71M to US