PMU Supplies in Asia (2026): Shipping, Import Rules, and Where to Buy

Quick answer

In 2026, the fastest and cleanest way to source PMU supplies across Asia is: FINERSKIN (FNS) ships direct from Asia to every APAC market with 3–7 day delivery and no dealer markup. Cheyenne, Perma Blend, Tina Davies, Li Pigments ship via authorised APAC distributors — reliable but 20–35% marked up over US/EU list. Ecommerce marketplace listings for Perma Blend and Tina Davies are grey-market ~40% of the time — expired stock, refilled bottles, wrong lot numbers.

Direct-ship brands to APAC

Brand	Ships direct to	Delivery time	Duty handling
FNS (FINERSKIN)	HK, SG, MY, TH, ID, VN, KR, JP, PH	3–7 days	DDP available
Cheyenne	Via APAC distributors	5–14 days	Distributor handles
Perma Blend	Via APAC distributors	7–21 days	Distributor handles
Tina Davies	Via APAC distributors	7–21 days	Distributor handles
Li Pigments	Direct + distributors	10–21 days	Buyer pays
Bishop	Direct (US ship)	10–21 days	Buyer pays

FNS is the only major brand that ships direct from Asia, which is why APAC delivery is faster and duty is optional.

Country-by-country import notes

Hong Kong

No import duty on PMU supplies. Customs classifies pigments as cosmetics and machines as beauty equipment. Delivery from FNS: 3–5 days via SF Express or DHL. Delivery from US brands: 7–14 days via FedEx or DHL. No cartridge restrictions.

Singapore

GST (9%) applies to shipments over SGD $400. Health Sciences Authority (HSA) regulates pigment ingredients — every REACH-compliant brand (FNS, Perma Blend, Tina Davies, Li, Evenflo) meets HSA standards. Delivery from FNS: 3–5 days. No cartridge restrictions.

Malaysia

Import duty 5–10% on beauty equipment; SST (6%) on pigments. Kastam clearance can add 2–4 days. Delivery from FNS with DDP: 5–7 days total. Use registered courier for cartridges to avoid customs holds.

Thailand

Import duty 10% + VAT 7% on machines. FDA registration required for commercial pigment import over 100 bottles — small artist orders fall under personal-use exemption. Delivery from FNS: 5–7 days via DHL.

Indonesia

Import duty 10% + PPN 11% on beauty equipment. BPOM registration required for commercial pigment resale — individual artist orders fall under personal use up to 5 bottles per shipment. Delivery from FNS: 5–10 days.

Korea (South)

VAT 10%. KFDA regulates pigment ingredients strictly — all REACH-compliant brands meet KFDA. Cartridge imports have no restrictions for personal-use quantities. Delivery from FNS: 4–7 days via CJ Logistics or DHL.

Japan

Consumption tax 10%. PMHW regulates pigments — REACH-compliant brands are accepted. Delivery from FNS: 4–7 days via Yamato or DHL. No cartridge restrictions for personal-use quantities.

How to spot grey-market pigment

Perma Blend, Tina Davies and Li Pigments grey-market listings are a real problem on APAC ecommerce marketplaces. Signs to reject:

• No lot number printed on the bottle.
• Lot number not verifiable on the brand's website.
• Expiry date within 6 months of purchase.
• Bottle cap seal broken or refilled.
• Price 40%+ below authorised distributor list.
• Seller not listed on the brand's official distributor page.

Buy only from official brand storefronts or listed APAC distributors. When in doubt, email the brand's compliance team with the lot number.

Cartridge sourcing

Universal-fit cartridges (EZ, Kwadron, Cheyenne-compatible) are widely available in APAC. Reliable APAC sources:

• FNS — ships universal cartridges with every machine order.
• Kwadron distributors in HK, SG, KR, JP.
• EZ direct from South Korea.

Avoid unbranded ecommerce cartridges — sterility is not guaranteed.

Payment and currency

Cross-border orders in APAC typically settle in USD or the seller's local currency. FNS accepts USD, HKD, SGD, MYR, THB, IDR, KRW and JPY at checkout. US brands typically charge USD only, adding a 1–3% FX cost on top of dealer markup.

Which supplier should you use?

• Solo artist in APAC: FNS for machine + pigments (fastest delivery, no dealer markup). Add Tina Davies or Perma Blend via authorised distributor if you need specific Western shade lines.
• Multi-artist studio: FNS for daily-use pigments and machines; authorised Perma Blend and Cheyenne distributor for premium client-facing branding.
• Training academy: FNS for volume machine and pigment orders — the direct-ship model scales cheaply.