Lavender Essential Oil Castile Soap Bar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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