3401.19.00.00—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, other
General
Free
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Column 2
4.4¢/kg + 15%
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 3401.19.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 34: Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, dental waxes, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently stacks on top of the base rate.
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Tariff modifications(1)
Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.69 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
Recent CBP rulings(5)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification and country of origin of Lens Cleaning Wipes
The tariff classification of Cleaning Wet Wipes from Turkey
The tariff classification and country of origin of Pet Wipes
The tariff classification of five dissolvable nonwoven sheets from China
The tariff classification of Multi Surface Cleaning Wipes and Stain Remover Wipes from China
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 3401.19.00.00?
HTS 3401.19.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, other. It belongs to Chapter 34 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 3401.19.00.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 3401.19.00.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 3401.19.00.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 3401.19.00.00 is 4.4¢/kg + 15%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 3401.19.00.00?
Yes — HTS 3401.19.00.00 is covered by section_301 provision 9903.88.69 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading). Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 3401.19.00.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 3401.19.00.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
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