Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Packs
Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Packs are pre-measured laundry detergent pods containing organic surface-active agents, sold in retail packaging for consumer use. They qualify as surface-active preparations put up for retail sale, meeting the criteria of chapter note 3. As retail preparations not elsewhere specified, they are classified under tariff item 3402.50.90.
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 the pods are not put up for retail sale
Non-retail surface-active preparations fall under this residual heading.
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
• Confirm the pods are packaged for retail sale and contain no soap, as soap-based detergents fall under heading 3401
• Provide the surfactant composition and test results for emulsion stability to support classification
• Ensure the water-soluble film packaging complies with Canadian consumer product safety standards for detergents
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