Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser from China
A non-foaming liquid cleanser in a retail pump bottle, formulated for sensitive skin washing with mild surfactants. Classified under HTS 3401.30.5000 due to its liquid form, retail packaging, and primary use as a skin washing preparation. It qualifies even without soap, as organic surface-active agents are the key component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm FDA cosmetic registration and include lot codes for traceability during import
• Test surfactant concentration to meet Chapter 34 note 2 definition if challenged
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring packaging shows 'for retail sale' not institutional use