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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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