Antibacterial Dishwashing Soap Cake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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