Antibacterial Dishwashing Soap Cake from Germany
A molded cake of soap with antibacterial agents for washing dishes by hand, water-soluble and in solid form. Fits HTS 3401.20.00.00 as soap in other forms, allowing added disinfectants per chapter notes. Not classified as liquid detergent or scouring product.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for water-solubility to distinguish from non-soap surface-active products
• Include EPA registration if antibacterial claims require it for U.S. entry
• Watch for reclassification if cake crumbles into powder form during import