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Facial Cleansing Soap Bar

Gentle bar soap for face washing with oatmeal or clay, avoiding 'toilet' designation. Classifies HTS 3401.19.00.00 as 'other' due to non-bathroom marketing. Water-soluble with permitted fillers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3401.11Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If bathroom/toilet use claims

Marketing determines toilet vs other soap subheadings.

3304.99.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If marketed as beauty mask

Treatment claims shift to Chapter 33 cosmetics.

3405.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If facial scrub with abrasives

Abrasive powders in non-bar form excluded to 3405.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Avoid 'bath/shower' labeling to stay in 'other' category

β€’ Clay fillers allowed only in bar form per notes

β€’ Document facial-specific formulation

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