Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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