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Surgical Scrub Soap Cake

> A molded soap cake with antimicrobial agents for medical hand scrubbing, water-soluble and solid. It qualifies under tariff item 3401.20.30 as dry soap used in industrial settings, including wire drawing for pneumatic tire manufacturing, where antimicrobial properties are beneficial.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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3401.20.90Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the soap is for medical scrubbing, not industrial wire drawing

Other soap in forms, when the specific industrial use is not established.

3401.30.00Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the product is a liquid or cream, not a solid cake

Organic surface-active products for washing the skin in liquid or cream form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• > Ensure the product is in solid cake form and water-soluble; provide certification of its use in wire drawing for tire manufacturing to justify the tariff item

• Be prepared to show the antimicrobial agents are added substances allowed under chapter notes