Antibacterial Hand Soap Bar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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