Medicated Tea Tree Soap Bar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify water-solubility of soap base to confirm Chapter 34 classification; test per heading 3401 notes
• Provide detailed ingredient list and medicament certification to avoid reclassification as cosmetics under Chapter 33
• Label clearly as 'medicated' for toilet use to prevent customs disputes on therapeutic claims