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Scented Antibacterial Body Wash Cream

Cream-based body wash with modified aromatic surfactants and antibacterial agents for skin cleansing. Sold in retail squeeze tubes, classified under HTS 3401.30.10.00 for its aromatic surface-active content and retail skin care format.

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.

3401.11Lower: 12.5% vs 41.5%

If primarily soap-based bar or cake form

Soap in solid forms containing aromatic agents shifts to specific soap subheadings in 3401.11.

3307.30.10Higher: 43.3% vs 41.5%

If positioned as personal deodorant or antiperspirant

Products for deodorizing with surface-active agents are excluded to Chapter 33.

3405.90.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41.5%

If containing abrasive powders not in molded form

Abrasive-containing liquids are classified as scouring preparations under 3405.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide Certificates of Analysis confirming aromatic surfactant presence to support 3401.30 classification

• Comply with EPA/FDA antimicrobial claims; unsubstantiated antibacterial labeling leads to entry refusals

• Avoid misdeclaration as 'soap-free' if containing soap-like aromatic agents, triggering reclassification