3401.11.10.00 - Castile soap 🖩

This HTS category, 3401.11.10.00, specifically covers Castile soap intended for toilet use. Castile soap is a traditional soap made from vegetable oils, most notably olive oil, and is recognized for its purity and gentleness. This classification applies to Castile soap presented in solid forms such as bars, cakes, or molded shapes, intended for personal cleansing, and can include medicated formulations if they meet the criteria for Castile soap.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 3401.11.50.00 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under toilet soaps, this specific subheading is reserved exclusively for Castile soap. The sibling category encompasses all other solid toilet soaps that do not qualify as Castile soap, such as those made from animal fats or a blend of oils where olive oil is not the primary or defining component. Therefore, the key differentiator lies in the specific oil base and traditional manufacturing process associated with Castile soap.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the product being a solid form of soap intended for toilet use and meeting the definition of Castile soap. The absence of further subdivisions signifies that the primary distinctions have been made at this level, and further breakdown is not required for customs purposes for this specific product.