Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser

A hydrating cream cleanser in retail squeeze tube for daily facial skin washing, using gentle surfactants. It fits HTS 3401.30.5000 as a cream-form product put up for retail sale for skin cleansing purposes. The classification emphasizes retail presentation and skin-washing function over soap content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3401.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If soap-based in liquid/cream retail form

Soap-containing versions fall under 3401.20, but 'other' covers non-soap surfactants.

3304.99.50.00Same rate: 35%

If marketed as beauty cream with minor cleansing

Primarily cosmetic creams not for washing shift to Chapter 33, per use determination.

3405.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sold in non-retail bulk or as scouring prep

Retail packaging requirement; bulk liquids go to general washing preparations.

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,Document retail intent with consumer packaging photos; bulk shipments risk reclassification

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