Toilet soap bars from India
India exported $97.1 million of toilet soap bars (HS 3401.11) in FY2025-26, up 0.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $97MUp 0.4% on last year
- HS code
- 3401.11Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401.11.10.00 | For toilet use (including medicated products): Castile soap | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3401.11.50.00 | For toilet use (including medicated products): Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of toilet soap bars
India's exports to all countries under HS 3401.11, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3401.11 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.8% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on toilet soap bars from India?
10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 3401.11, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for toilet soap bars?
3401.11, under 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; 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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export toilet soap bars?
Yes. India exported $97.1 million under HS 3401.11 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.