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Aromatic Foaming Hand Wash Gel

A liquid hand soap gel formulated with aromatic surface-active agents like alkylbenzene sulfonates for effective cleaning and rich lathering. Packaged in pump bottles for retail sale, it meets HTS 3401.30.10.00 due to its liquid form, skin-washing purpose, and inclusion of aromatic surfactants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+37.5%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3401.20.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41.5%

If no aromatic or modified aromatic surfactants present

Products without aromatic surface-active agents fall under the general organic surface-active skin washing preparations subheading.

3305.10.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41.5%

If marketed primarily as shampoo with minimal skin washing claims

Shampoos containing soap or surface-active agents are excluded from Chapter 34 and classified in heading 3305.

3402.90Lower: 16.2% vs 41.5%

If sold in bulk for industrial or non-retail use

Liquid or cream preparations not put up for retail sale move to heading 3402 as general surface-active preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify surfactant composition via lab analysis to confirm aromatic agents and avoid reclassification to general soap headings

• Ensure retail packaging labels list ingredients per FDA cosmetic regulations to prevent FDA holds at entry