Organic Unscented Castile Soap Cake from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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