HTS heading 3401: Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; org
Heading 3401 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 3401 at a glance
- 6 rated tariff lines; 5 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 4% to 4%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 6 of 6 lines on a list in effect (List 3, List 4A).
- 1 Section 301 product exclusion in effect for heading 3401; each is listed on its line page with its end date.
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Castile soap, Soap in oth…, Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 3401.11: For toilet use (including medicated products) (2 lines)
- 3401.19: Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent (1 line)
- 3401.20: Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the f…: Soap in oth… (1 line)
- 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 3401
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401.11.10 | For toilet use (including medicated products): Castile soap | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 3401.11.50 | For toilet use (including medicated products): Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 3401.19.00 | Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, …: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% (1 product exclusion may apply) | 1 |
| 3401.20.00 | Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the f…: Soap in oth… | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 3401.30.10 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3401.30.50 | Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the fo…: Other | Free | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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