Antibacterial Hand Soap Bar from Japan
A solid bar soap containing antibacterial agents like triclosan, soluble in water, designed for hand washing. Classified under HTS 3401.19.00.00 as 'other' soap in bar form, not containing abrasive powders in non-bar shapes. Meets Chapter 34 definition of soap as water-soluble with added disinfectants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify water solubility per Chapter Note to heading 3401 to avoid misclassification as non-soap surface agents
• Include lab certification proving added disinfectants do not alter soap base classification
• Label fiber content? No—check for accurate ingredient disclosure to prevent FDA scrutiny at entry