3402.50.51.00/Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Packs/Japan

Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Packs from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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