Tallow-Based Shaving Soap Puck
> A round puck of tallow-based shaving soap, solid molded and water-soluble, lathered with a brush. It falls under tariff item 3401.20.30 as dry soap used in industrial processes, including wire drawing for pneumatic tire manufacturing, where such soap pucks serve as lubricants.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the soap is for personal shaving, not industrial wire drawing
Other soap in forms, when the industrial use is not established.
If the product is a shaving cream or foam, not a solid puck
Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations in non-solid forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the soap is in solid puck form and not a cream or foam, which would be excluded
• Provide evidence of use in wire drawing for tire manufacturing to qualify for this tariff item; otherwise, consider other headings
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