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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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