Lavender Essential Oil Castile Soap Bar from China
A molded bar of Castile soap infused with natural lavender essential oil for fragrance, falling under HTS 3401.11.10.00 as it remains primarily olive oil-based soap for toilet use with allowable added substances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document essential oils as minor additives (<5%) to maintain soap classification without shifting to perfumes
• Use INCI labeling for all ingredients to comply with FDA and customs soap verification
• Avoid 'therapeutic' claims that could lead to drug classification under Chapter 30