Carbolic Soap Bar from China
Traditional phenolic disinfectant soap bar used for laundry and general cleaning, soluble in water with added medicaments. Under HTS 3401.20.00.00 for soap bars or molded pieces, explicitly allowing disinfectants. Differs from liquid soaps or shampoos excluded by chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document phenolic content and solubility to uphold 3401 classification
• Comply with hazardous material rules if high disinfectant concentration
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics powder forms leading to 3405 shift