Dr. Bronner's Organic Shaving Soap Paste from Mexico
Organic paste soap for shaving, alcohol-free with fair trade oils, lathers into rich foam. Borderline but classified under HTS 3307.10.10.00 if presented as shaving prep per chapter notes excluding soaps. Retail jar for home use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain ruling if soap content >50% to avoid Chapter 34 reclassification
• Include USDA organic cert for duty preference claims
• Test pH to confirm cosmetic vs detergent properties