Import duty on bar soap in the UK
HS code
3401.11
UK commodity code
3401 11 00 00
UK import duty
0%
UK VAT
20%
Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31
Toilet soap in bars, cakes or moulded pieces is 3401.11. Liquid hand soap and body wash are 3401.30.
UK commodity codes under 3401.11
| UK commodity code | Description | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3401 11 00 00 | Soap 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% | 20% |
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Import duty on bar soap by country
Import into the US
Free
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Import into the UK
0%
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Import into the EU
0%
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How UK import charges work
The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK 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. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
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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 an Advance Tariff Ruling from HMRC, or ask a licensed customs broker.