Facial Cleansing Soap Bar
A gentle bar soap for face washing with oatmeal or clay, avoiding 'toilet' designation. It falls under tariff item 3401.19.00 as 'other' soap in bar form, with permitted fillers.
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% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed for facial cleansing as toilet use
Toilet soaps are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not marketed as a toilet soap to avoid classification under 3401.11.00
• Provide ingredient lists to CBSA for verification
• Check if oatmeal or clay additives affect classification
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