Antibacterial Hand Soap Bar from China
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.
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
• 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