Facial Cleansing Soap Bar from Japan
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.
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
• Avoid 'bath/shower' labeling to stay in 'other' category
• Clay fillers allowed only in bar form per notes
• Document facial-specific formulation