Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Packs from Canada
Pre-measured laundry detergent pods containing organic surface-active agents for retail sale, designed for easy use in washing machines. Classified under HTS 3402.50.51.00 as surface-active preparations put up for retail sale, other than soap or those in heading 3401. They meet the criteria for organic surface-active agents by reducing surface tension when mixed with water.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the product meets the organic surface-active agent test (surface tension reduction to ≤45 dyne/cm at 0.5% concentration) per Chapter Note 2
• Ensure retail packaging labeling complies with CPSC and EPA requirements for household detergents
• Avoid misclassification as soap (heading 3401) if not water-soluble; provide lab analysis if challenged