Organic Unscented Castile Soap Cake from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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