Cosmetics Fulfillment for Beauty Brands That Import

Argents provides cosmetics fulfillment for skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance brands from Argents-operated warehouses in Chicago (Elgin, IL), Charleston (Ladson, SC) and Seattle-Tacoma. Our Elgin and Ladson facilities are FDA-registered for holding and storing goods, and because Argents is also a licensed customs broker, beauty brands that import can move product from factory to customer with one team.

What Beauty Brands Need From a Cosmetics Fulfillment Partner

• Lot and expiration control: Track inventory by lot and ship oldest-expiring stock first, so a recall or customer question can be traced to a batch.
• FDA-registered storage: Clean, controlled storage at our Elgin and Ladson facilities.
• Careful packing: Leak-proofing for liquids, protection for glass and compacts, and branded unboxing.
• Kits, samples and subscriptions: Gift sets, sample inserts and beauty boxes through kitting and assembly and subscription box fulfillment.
• Retail readiness: EDI orders and routing guide compliance for beauty retailers and wholesale accounts.

Importing Cosmetics: MoCRA, FDA and Customs

Cosmetics imported into the US are subject to FDA oversight at the border, and the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) added facility registration, product listing, safety substantiation and adverse event reporting duties for the companies responsible for the product. Shipments with labeling problems or missing information can be held for FDA review.

Argents’ customs brokers file the entry and FDA data for your imports and can review documents for gaps before the goods sail, so product reaches the warehouse instead of sitting at the port. Our MoCRA guide for cosmetics importers covers the requirements in detail, and the free import duty calculator shows duty and tariffs by country of origin before you place a purchase order.

Fragrances, Aerosols and Other Hazmat Beauty Products

Perfumes, nail polish, hairspray and other aerosols are often regulated as hazardous materials for shipping and storage. Argents stores dangerous goods at its Elgin, IL facility and handles hazmat shipments by air and ocean, so in many cases fragrance and aerosol lines do not need a separate provider. Tell us what you sell and we will confirm how each SKU is stored and shipped.

How Beauty Fulfillment Works at Argents

1. Inbound freight and customs handled by Argents, from the factory to our dock.
2. Receiving by lot and expiry, with standard inbound typically received to stock within 12 hours.
3. Orders fulfilled from Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Faire and EDI retail accounts. Order cutoffs are typically 1:00 PM warehouse local time for same-day parcel shipping.
4. Returns processed with clear rules on what can be resold and what is destroyed.

Is Argents the Right Cosmetics Fulfillment Partner?

Argents fits beauty brands that import product or plan to, and ship from roughly 100 orders or 100 pallets per month and up. Every program is quoted individually. Brands also selling supplements can run both from the same hubs; see supplement fulfillment for brands that import. Request a quote to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Argents warehouses FDA-registered?

Yes. The Elgin, IL and Ladson, SC facilities are FDA-registered for holding and storing goods. The Seattle-Tacoma facility is not.

Can you track cosmetics by lot and expiration date?

Yes. Inventory can be tracked by lot and expiration date in our warehouse management system, with orders set to ship oldest-expiring stock first.

Do you handle fragrances and aerosols?

Many fragrances and aerosols are regulated as hazardous materials. Argents stores dangerous goods at its Elgin, IL facility and confirms handling for each SKU during onboarding.

Can Argents clear my cosmetics imports through customs?

Yes. Argents is a licensed US customs broker and files the entry and FDA information for your shipments.

Do you build beauty boxes and gift sets?

Yes. Kitting, sample inserts, gift sets and subscription boxes are handled in-house.

Which channels can you fulfill for beauty brands?

Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Amazon, Walmart Marketplace, TikTok Shop, Faire and EDI retail accounts, among others.