Laundry Bar Soap from Mexico
A solid bar of soap designed for hand-washing laundry, made from saponified vegetable oils and soluble in water. It falls under HTS 3401.20.00.00 as soap in bar form, distinct from liquid detergents or scouring powders. This classification applies to non-abrasive laundry soaps not in granular form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify water-solubility per Chapter 34 notes to confirm classification as soap, not synthetic detergent
• Label with accurate ingredient list including any added disinfectants; ensure bars meet molded piece criteria
• Avoid misclassification as scouring powders if containing abrasives in non-bar form