| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3307301000 | Doc | 60.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3307305000 | Doc | 59.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3401115000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3401190000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3402905010 | Doc | 58.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3402905030 | Doc | 58.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3405900000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3404905150 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3404901000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are effervescent solid mixtures, typically spherical, dropped into a bath to dissolve and release various beneficial ingredients, creating a fragrant and visually appealing experience.
Material Composition
The core components of a bath bomb include:
- Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda): Acts as the primary effervescent agent.
- Citric Acid: Reacts with baking soda in the presence of water to create carbon dioxide gas, causing fizzing.
- Aromatic Compounds: Essential oils, fragrance oils, or natural botanicals provide scent.
- Binders: Often include oils (such as coconut oil, almond oil, or shea butter) or polysorbate 80 to help hold the ingredients together and prevent premature fizzing.
- Colorants: Micas, dyes, or natural pigments (like beetroot powder or turmeric) provide visual appeal.
- Additional Ingredients: These can include salts (Epsom salts, Dead Sea salts), clays, botanicals (dried flowers, herbs), glitter, and moisturizing agents.
Purpose & Function
- Effervescence: The primary function is to create a fizzy, bubbling effect in the bathwater, enhancing the sensory experience.
- Aromatherapy: Essential oils provide therapeutic benefits through inhalation and skin absorption. Common benefits include relaxation, stress relief, invigoration, or mood enhancement.
- Skin Softening: Oils and salts contribute to softening and moisturizing the skin.
- Color & Visual Appeal: Colorants create aesthetically pleasing water colors and effects.
- Therapeutic Benefits: Additional ingredients like Epsom salts can soothe muscles and relieve aches.
Usage Scenarios
- Relaxation Baths: Used to create a calming and stress-relieving bath experience, often incorporating lavender, chamomile, or sandalwood essential oils.
- Invigorating Baths: Used to energize and revitalize, typically with citrus or peppermint oils.
- Self-Care Rituals: Incorporated into self-care routines for a luxurious and pampering experience.
- Special Occasions: Used to add a festive or celebratory touch to baths.
- Gift Giving: Popular as gifts due to their aesthetic appeal and therapeutic benefits.
Common Types
- Classic Bath Bombs: Contain basic ingredients for fizzing, scent, and color.
- Epsom Salt Bath Bombs: Contain a high concentration of Epsom salts for muscle relief.
- Bath Truffles: Similar to bath bombs but often contain a higher oil content, creating a more moisturizing effect.
- Shower Steamers: Designed for use in the shower, releasing aromatherapy benefits through steam. While not technically bath bombs, they share similar ingredient profiles.
- Kids Bath Bombs: Often include fun colors, glitter, and mild scents, with ingredients designed for sensitive skin.
- Novelty Bath Bombs: Include hidden surprises inside (toys, jewelry) or unique shapes and designs.
- CBD Bath Bombs: Infused with cannabidiol (CBD) for potential therapeutic benefits.
Bath bombs fall under the category of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:
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3307301000: This HS code covers pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties; specifically, perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations; bath salts, whether or not perfumed. The basic tariff is 5.8%, with an additional tariff of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 60.8%.
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3307305000: This HS code also covers pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties; specifically, perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations; other. The basic tariff is 4.9%, with an additional tariff of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 59.9%.
It is important to determine whether the bath bombs are specifically classified as “bath salts” (3307301000) or fall under the “other” category (3307305000) based on their composition and specific characteristics.