Lavender Essential Oil Castile Soap Bar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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