Saddle Soap Bar from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Differentiate from leather dressings (3403) via primary cleaning function

• Label 'not for skin' to avoid toilet soap confusion

• Solubility test essential for animal product claims