What is included in HS-4 3401?

HS-4 3401 includes soap and organic surface-active preparations in various forms, such as bars, liquid, and creams, for retail sale.

How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?

Choose based on the product's form and intended use. For example, use **340111** for toilet soaps and **340130** for liquid skin washing products.

Can I import medicated soap under this heading?

Yes, medicated soaps fall under **340111**, which covers toilet use products, including those with therapeutic properties.

Are wipes with soap classified under HS-4 3401?

Yes, wipes impregnated with soap or detergent are classified under **340111** or **340119**, depending on their intended use.

What if my soap product is not for toilet use?

If your soap is not intended for toilet use, you should classify it under **340119**.

HS-4 · Heading

3401 — Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent

Chapter 34: Soap, waxes, polishing preparations

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3401 when importing soap or organic surface-active preparations. For example, if you're bringing in liquid hand soap in retail packaging, this heading is relevant. It covers products like bars, creams, and even impregnated materials like wipes.

To determine the correct HS-6 line, consider the intended use of the product. For instance, 340111 is for toilet soaps and medicated products, while 340119 covers soaps not intended for toilet use, such as industrial cleaning bars. Knowing the end-use helps clarify which subheading to select.

If your product is a liquid or cream formulation for skin washing, you would use 340130. This line specifically addresses organic surface-active preparations in retail packaging, regardless of whether they contain soap. Understanding the form and packaging is crucial for accurate classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 3401 · soap import classification · organic surface-active preparations · liquid soap · bar soap · medicated soap · skin washing products · retail soap packaging · industrial cleaning soap · impregnated wipes

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Liquid hand soap in pump bottles
Bar soap for personal hygiene
Medicated soap for skin treatment
Wipes impregnated with soap or detergent
Creams for skin washing
Soap bars for industrial cleaning
Nonwoven fabrics coated with soap

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is the HS code for liquid soap?
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Are medicated soaps included in HS-4 3401?
What products fall under HS-4 3401?
How to determine the right HS-6 for soap?
Is there a difference between toilet and non-toilet soap codes?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is included in HS-4 3401?: HS-4 3401 includes soap and organic surface-active preparations in various forms, such as bars, liquid, and creams, for retail sale.
How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?: Choose based on the product's form and intended use. For example, use **340111** for toilet soaps and **340130** for liquid skin washing products.
Can I import medicated soap under this heading?: Yes, medicated soaps fall under **340111**, which covers toilet use products, including those with therapeutic properties.
Are wipes with soap classified under HS-4 3401?: Yes, wipes impregnated with soap or detergent are classified under **340111** or **340119**, depending on their intended use.
What if my soap product is not for toilet use?: If your soap is not intended for toilet use, you should classify it under **340119**.

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