| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401190000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3402501100 | Doc | 59.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3402905010 | Doc | 58.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 1517909015 | Doc | 8.8¢/kg+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 1516100000 | Doc | 7¢/kg+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 1516201000 | Doc | 45.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3304995000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3307900000 | Doc | 60.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304996040 | Doc | 33.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Gift Laundry Soap
Gift laundry soap refers to laundry soap specifically packaged and marketed as a present. While the soap itself can vary significantly in composition and function, the defining characteristic is its presentation for gifting purposes.
Material Composition
The soap base can be broadly categorized as follows:
- Traditional Soap: Made from fats (animal or vegetable) combined with an alkali (like lye). These soaps are typically solid bar soaps.
- Synthetic Detergents: Formulated with surfactants and other chemical compounds. These can be liquid, powder, or pods.
- Natural/Eco-Friendly: Often plant-based, utilizing oils like olive, coconut, or palm oil, with minimal synthetic additives. May be marketed as hypoallergenic or biodegradable.
- Specialty Soaps: Contain added ingredients like essential oils (for fragrance), enzymes (for stain removal), or fabric softeners.
Purpose and Function
The core function remains the same as standard laundry soap: to clean fabrics by removing dirt, oils, and stains. However, gift laundry soaps often emphasize additional benefits such as:
- Gentle Cleaning: Suited for delicate fabrics or sensitive skin.
- Pleasant Fragrance: Utilizing perfumes or essential oils to impart a desirable scent to laundry.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Attractive packaging and/or soap design.
- Novelty: Unique formulations or ingredients.
Usage Scenarios
Gift laundry soaps are commonly used in the following scenarios:
- Housewarming Gifts: Practical and useful for new homeowners.
- Holiday Gifts: A thoughtful present for family and friends.
- Wedding Gifts: Often included in gift baskets for newlyweds.
- Host/Hostess Gifts: A small token of appreciation.
- Self-Care/Pampering: Luxury or specialty soaps as a personal treat.
Common Types & Packaging
The packaging is a crucial element of gift laundry soap. Common forms include:
- Boxed Soap Sets: Multiple bars or bottles of soap in an attractive box, often themed.
- Decorative Tins: Metal containers with appealing designs.
- Fabric Pouches: Soap wrapped in reusable fabric bags.
- Mason Jars: Soap flakes or powder presented in glass jars.
- Bundled with Accessories: Paired with laundry bags, stain removers, or drying racks.
Specific soap types frequently found as gifts include:
- Artisan Soaps: Handcrafted soaps with unique designs and fragrances.
- Scented Soap Bars: Soaps infused with floral, fruity, or herbal scents.
- Luxury Liquid Detergents: High-end detergents with premium ingredients.
- Eco-Friendly Soap Flakes: Biodegradable and plant-based soap for sensitive skin.
- Scent Booster Beads: Added to laundry to enhance fragrance.
Gift laundry soap typically refers to soap products intended for washing clothes, often packaged as gifts. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:
- 3401190000: This HS code 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”. This is applicable if the gift laundry soap is in solid form (bars, cakes, molded pieces). The total tax rate is 37.5%, comprising a base tariff of 0.0% and an additional tariff of 7.5%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 3402501100: This HS code covers “Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: Preparations put up for retail sale: Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent”. If the gift laundry soap is a liquid or cream preparation for washing clothes and contains aromatic agents, this code applies. The total tax rate is 59.0%, consisting of a base tariff of 4.0% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, rising to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 3402905010: This HS code covers “Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: Other: Other: Other Washing preparations”. If the gift laundry soap is a washing preparation not covered by other more specific codes within heading 3402, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 58.7%, with a base tariff of 3.7% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
It is important to determine the exact form (solid bar/cake vs. liquid/cream) and composition (presence of aromatic agents) of the gift laundry soap to select the most appropriate HS code.