OFFICIAL 2026 SENIAT TARIFF GUIDE

Tariffs & Permits to Import
Cosmetics, Hygiene & Perfumery

MPPS Health Clearances, Mandatory Cosmetic Registries, and Customs Clearance (Chapter 33).

Estimate Duties & Taxes Request Permit Audit
SENIAT Ad-Valorem15% – 20%Per CIF HS Code
Customs Service Fee1%On CIF Value
Import VAT16%Taxable Base
Clearance Time24 – 48 HoursPort of La Guaira / Maiquetía

Key Customs HS Codes for Cosmetics, Hygiene & Perfumery

Homologated customs classification per Venezuela Common External Tariff (MERCOSUR / ALADI).

HS CodeProduct DescriptionAd-ValoremSENIAT FeeIVARequired Permits
3304.99.90Beauty or make-up preparations and skin care preparations20%1%16%MPPS Sanitary Registration
3305.10.00Shampoos and hair care preparations15%1%16%MPPS Health Notification

Clearance Simulation

Sample calculation for a $40,000 USD CIF shipment

Shipment CIF Value:$40,000 USD
Ad-Valorem (15% – 20%):+$8,000 USD
SENIAT Fee (1%):+$400 USD
Taxable Base for VAT:$48,400 USD
Import VAT (16%):+$7,744 USD
Total Estimated Duties:$16,144 USD

Required Documentation

Mandatory legal dossier for SENIAT clearance

  • Valid MPPS Health Registry
  • Apostilled Certificate of Free Sale
  • Quali-quantitative Formula
Legal & Fiscal Disclaimer

This tool provides an automated estimation based on general product descriptions. The results are strictly for informational purposes. Contucarga Agentes de Aduana assumes no fiscal or legal liability for decisions made using this tool. Final customs duties are determined by the SENIAT upon physical inspection. For legally binding classification, always use our Professional Classification Service.

Frequently Asked Questions on Cosmetics, Hygiene & Perfumery Imports

Do perfumes pay luxury surcharges?

They pay 20% Ad-Valorem plus 16% standard VAT.

Need Customs Advisory for Cosmetics, Hygiene & Perfumery?

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