Antibacterial Hand Soap Bar
A solid antibacterial soap bar with triclosan or similar disinfectants for hand washing. Falls under HTS 3401.11.50.00 as 'other' toilet use soap bars allowing added disinfectants per heading notes. Designed for retail personal hygiene.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high disinfectant concentration for industrial disinfection
Insecticides/disinfectants classify in Chapter 38 if not primarily soap-based
If containing soap and specifically shaped like Dove Beauty Bar
Narrower subheading for particular popular soap bar types
If foamy pre-shave bar with surface-active agents
Shaving preparations shift to Chapter 33 even if bar-form
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab reports proving organic surface-active agents meet Chapter 34 solubility tests
• Avoid 'antimicrobial' claims that could trigger FDA drug classification and different HTS
• Ensure bar/cake form; liquid versions go to 3401.30 subheading
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Medicated Tea Tree Soap Bar
A bar soap formulated with tea tree oil for acne-prone skin, containing added medicaments for therapeutic use. Classified under HTS 3401.11.50.00 as a toilet soap bar for personal use with medicinal properties, soluble in water per Chapter 34 notes. It meets the 'for toilet use' criteria including medicated products.
Oatmeal Exfoliating Soap Bar
Gentle bar soap with colloidal oatmeal and mild abrasives for sensitive skin scrubbing. HTS 3401.11.50.00 applies to toilet bars with added abrasive powders in molded form per Chapter notes. Not a scouring powder due to bar shape.
Lavender Moisturizing Soap Bar
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Baby Mild Soap Bar
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