U.S. imports of Perfumed Bath Salts and Other Bath Preparations (SITC 55353) totaled $7.9M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Perfumed Bath Salts and Other Bath Preparations paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Perfumed Bath Salts and Other Bath Preparations imports of $7.9M in August 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBath bombs, effervescent salts, bubble bath liquids, and similar soaking preparations are generally treated as cosmetics by the FDA, but bubble bath products have historically drawn agency attention for skin and mucous-membrane irritation risks, particularly in products marketed for children. Importers should ensure that ingredient concentrations — especially surfactants and fragrance loads — comply with FDA cosmetic safety guidance and that child-directed products carry appropriate cautionary labeling. The category spans a wide price range, from mass-market bath salts to premium aromatherapy formulations, with supply concentrated in Europe and Asia.
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Yes. The FDA has issued guidance recommending that bubble bath products marketed for children carry cautionary statements about limiting exposure time and rinsing thoroughly, due to the potential for urinary tract irritation from prolonged contact with surfactants. Importers of child-directed bath preparations should review current FDA guidance and ensure compliant labeling before distribution. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is advisable.
Effervescent bath tablets are classified as cosmetics if their claims are limited to cleansing, moisturizing, or fragrance. If the product claims therapeutic benefits — such as relieving muscle pain or treating a skin condition — it may be reclassified as a drug or medical device, triggering a separate FDA review pathway. Importers should audit all label claims, including digital marketing materials, to ensure they remain within cosmetic scope.
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Basic heading 55353 · $7.9M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and China together supply 65% of it. China pays 42.3% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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$7.9MYoY · free account
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$5.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $83.9M of Perfumed Bath Salts and Other Bath Preparations and exported $52.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.