Organic Unscented Castile Soap Cake

An unscented, organic-certified cake of Castile soap produced from saponified olive oil, classified under HTS 3401.11.10.00 due to its bar form for toilet use and adherence to traditional vegetable-only soap composition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3401.11Same rate: 35%

If made from other vegetable oils like palm or coconut

Only olive oil-based qualifies as Castile; other vegetable soaps use different subheadings.

3405.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in powder form with abrasives

Abrasive soap powders are excluded from 3401 and go to scouring preparations.

3307.10Lower: 14.9% vs 35%

If scented and positioned as pre-shave soap

Shaving preparations containing soap shift to Chapter 33 personal care products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide organic certification and ingredient breakdown to substantiate Castile status and prevent misclassification as general soap

Ensure packaging indicates bar/cake form for retail toilet use, as liquid forms go elsewhere

Watch for added fillers; excessive non-soap substances could trigger reclassification to scouring preparations