Lavender Essential Oil Castile Soap Bar from Germany
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 — 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
• 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