Oatmeal Exfoliating Soap Bar
This is a bar soap with colloidal oatmeal and mild abrasives for gentle exfoliation, intended for toilet use. It is water-soluble and in bar form, meeting the definition of soap under heading 34.01. It falls under tariff item 3401.11.90 as 'Other' toilet soap, not being Castile soap, and is not a scouring powder due to its bar form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the soap is made exclusively from olive oil and meets the definition of Castile soap
Castile soap is a distinct type of toilet soap.
If the product is in powder or other non-bar form
Scouring powders and similar preparations are classified under heading 34.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product as toilet soap in bar form with added abrasives
• Ensure it is water-soluble and not a separate chemically defined compound
• Keep ingredient lists and product descriptions for CBSA verification
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