Laundry Soap Bar
Traditional solid soap bar for hand-washing clothes, typically made from tallow or vegetable oils. Falls under HTS 3401.19.00.00 as 'other' non-toilet soap in bar form, water-soluble per definition. Common in developing markets for stain removal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If synthetic detergent bar, not true soap
Non-soap surface-active bars classified by surface tension reduction under heading 3402.
If marketed specifically for toilet use
Toilet soaps in bar form have dedicated subheading 3401.11.
If petroleum-based without saponified fats
Petroleum oils excluded; pure hydrocarbon cleansers go to Chapter 27.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish from detergent bars via solubility test; synthetic detergents go to 3402
• Provide saponification value documentation proving true soap composition
• Avoid bulk packaging claims that could shift to industrial chemicals
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Antibacterial Hand Soap Bar
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.
Medicated Acne Soap Bar
Bar soap with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for acne-prone skin, water-soluble base with medicaments. HTS 3401.19.00.00 covers 'other' soap bars with added medicaments explicitly allowed by notes. Remains soap if in bar form.
Shaving Soap Puck
Molded puck of tallow-based soap for wet shaving with brush, lathers in water. Classifies in HTS 3401.19.00.00 as non-toilet 'other' soap in molded shape. Distinguished from liquid foams excluded in Chapter Notes.
Carbolic Soap Bar
Disinfectant bar soap with phenol (carbolic acid) for general hygiene, water-soluble. HTS 3401.19.00.00 for 'other' soap bars with disinfectants, traditional in institutional use. Phenol content allowed per notes.
Saddle Soap Bar
Specialty bar soap for cleaning leather saddles and tack, often with lanolin. Classifies under HTS 3401.19.00.00 as 'other' molded soap for non-personal use. Water-soluble despite leather care application.
Organic Glycerin Soap Bar
Handmade transparent bar soap from vegetable glycerin and essential oils, water-soluble. HTS 3401.19.00.00 covers all 'other' soap bars regardless of organic claims. Added plant extracts permitted.