Import duty on bar soap in the EU

HS code

3401.11

EU CN code

3401 11 00 00

EU import duty

0%

Source: EU Common Customs Tariff (TARIC), via the UK Trade Tariff service for Northern Ireland · checked 2026-10-31

Toilet soap in bars, cakes or moulded pieces is 3401.11. Liquid hand soap and body wash are 3401.30.

EU CN codes under 3401.11

EU CN codeDescriptionImport duty
3401 11 00 00Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent › For toilet use (including medicated products)0%

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HS 3401.30

Liquid soap or body wash

EU duty: 4% · Body wash & liquid soap ›

Import duty on bar soap by country

Import into the US

Free

See HTS codes ›

Import into the UK

0%

See commodity codes ›

Import into the EU

0%

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How EU import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a EU trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the EU CN code for bar soap?
3401 11 00 00. It starts with the international HS code 3401.11, which is the same in every country.
Q2What is the import duty on bar soap in the EU?
The standard EU duty under 3401 11 00 00 is 0%. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.
Q3Do I pay VAT on imported bar soap?
Yes. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
Q4Is the EU code the same as the US HTS code?
Only the first 6 digits (3401.11) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for bar soap.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, get Binding Tariff Information (BTI) from an EU customs authority, or ask a licensed customs broker.