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Tallow-Based Shaving Soap Puck

Round puck of tallow shaving soap lathered with brush, solid molded form soluble in water. HTS 3401.20.00.00 for soap in other shapes, allowing added substances but not as foam/cream of 3307. Traditional bar alternative to aerosols.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3307.10.20.00Higher: 39.9% vs 35%

If in aerosol foam form

Shaving foams/creams with soap are explicitly Chapter 33.

0209Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If raw tallow without saponification

Unprocessed animal fats classify under Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Prove puck form is molded, not cream-like upon lathering

β€’ Animal fat content needs origin certs for BSE compliance

β€’ Avoid 'shaving cream' labeling to prevent 3307 shift

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