Bulk Castile Soap Molded Pieces

Molded pieces of pure Castile soap from olive oil, intended for toilet use and packaged in bulk, under HTS 3401.11.10.00 for shaped soap products soluble in water.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3401.11Same rate: 35%

If shaped from other vegetable oils

Castile is specific to olive oil; others use distinct subheadings.

3405.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If ground into powder form

Powdered soaps without bar shape go to scouring preparations per notes.

1520.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported as glycerol byproduct rather than finished soap

Glycerol from soap production is classified in Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'molded pieces or shapes' on commercial invoices for bulk shipments to match HTS description

Provide saponification process details to prove vegetable-only origin

Ensure no retail packaging if bulk, as retail liquids/creams have different codes