Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Packs from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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