Epsom Salt Bath Soak from Germany
Pure magnesium sulfate crystals, often scented with lavender essential oil, designed for dissolving in bath water to relieve muscle aches. Classified under HTS 3307.30.10.00 as perfumed bath salts suitable for retail bath use, per Chapter 33 notes on perfumery preparations. Not covered by exclusions like soap in 3401.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify product is put up in retail packings under 100g-500g to qualify as bath preparations; bulk shipments may reclassify
• Include lab analysis confirming no soap content to avoid Chapter 33 exclusion to heading 3401
• Label with full ingredient list and 'not for ingestion' warnings to meet FDA cosmetic import rules