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HTS 3402.50.11 · Chemicals, plastics and packaging

Import duty on detergents from South Korea

Detergents imported from South Korea under HTS 3402.50.11 pay a total duty rate of about 12.5% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 4%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.71) at 12.5% in lieu. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.

Total duty rate
12.5%
On a $10,000 shipment by ocean: $1,250.00 duty + $47.14 fees
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Line-by-line breakdown

HTS 3402.50.11.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.

LineHTS / Chapter 99RateAmount
Base duty (MFN, column 1 general)
Replaced by 9903.05.71
3402.50.11.00—$0.00
Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies)9903.05.7112.5% in lieu$1,250.00
Merchandise Processing Fee
19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027
0.3464%$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee
19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments
0.125%$12.50
Total duty and fees$1,297.14

Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff on detergents from South Korea?

Detergents imported from South Korea under HTS 3402.50.11 pay a total duty rate of about 12.5% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 4%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.71) at 12.5% in lieu. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to detergents from South Korea?

  • 9903.05.71: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 12.5% in lieu

Are there exemptions for detergents from South Korea?

  • 9903.05.89 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles for use in pharmaceutical applications, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
  • 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
  • 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds

Do detergents need a permit or other agency filing?

CBP flags HTS 3402.50.11.00 for: USDA AMS (data may be required), EPA (data may be required), FDA (data may be required). The Trade Terminal's Broker Box lists the licenses and permits each agency usually requires.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on detergents from South Korea?

No active AD/CVD case for South Korea lists HTS 3402.50.11.00 in our reference data. Scope is defined by product description, so confirm with your broker.

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See the full HTS heading: HTS 3402.