What types of products are covered under HS-4 3402?

HS-4 3402 covers organic surface-active agents and various cleaning preparations, including those with or without soap.

How do I choose between HS-6 codes under 3402?

Select the HS-6 code based on the specific type of surfactant or cleaning preparation, such as anionic, cationic, or non-ionic.

Are there any exclusions in HS-4 3402?

Yes, products classified under heading no. 3401, which covers soap, are excluded from HS-4 3402.

What is the significance of retail packaging in HS-4 3402?

The packaging type determines the HS-6 code; retail packaged products use different codes than bulk products.

Can I import cleaning products without knowing the exact HS-6 code?

It's essential to determine the correct HS-6 code to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.

HS-4 · Heading

3402 — Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401

Chapter 34: Soap, waxes, polishing preparations

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3402 when importing organic surface-active agents or cleaning preparations, such as a shipment of laundry detergent containing both anionic and non-ionic surfactants. This heading covers products that may or may not contain soap and are used in various cleaning applications.

To determine the correct HS-6 code, consider the specific type of organic surface-active agent. For instance, 340231 is for linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids, while 340239 covers other anionic agents. If your product is a cationic surfactant, you would use 340241. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for compliance and accurate tariff classification.

If your product is a cleaning preparation in powder form, look at 340250, which includes preparations put up for retail sale. For bulk cleaning agents not intended for retail, 340290 is the appropriate choice. Knowing whether your product is packaged for retail can significantly affect your import duties.

Keywords & topics

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

organic surface-active agents · cleaning preparations · anionic surfactants · cationic surfactants · non-ionic surfactants · laundry detergents · dishwashing liquids · retail packaging · bulk cleaning agents · tariff classification

Examples

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

Laundry detergents with anionic surfactants
Dishwashing liquids containing non-ionic agents
Industrial cleaning powders with cationic surfactants
Surface-active agents in bulk for manufacturing
Washing powders packaged for retail sale
Cleaning granules for commercial use

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Questions & answers

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

What types of products are covered under HS-4 3402?: HS-4 3402 covers organic surface-active agents and various cleaning preparations, including those with or without soap.
How do I choose between HS-6 codes under 3402?: Select the HS-6 code based on the specific type of surfactant or cleaning preparation, such as anionic, cationic, or non-ionic.
Are there any exclusions in HS-4 3402?: Yes, products classified under heading no. 3401, which covers soap, are excluded from HS-4 3402.
What is the significance of retail packaging in HS-4 3402?: The packaging type determines the HS-6 code; retail packaged products use different codes than bulk products.
Can I import cleaning products without knowing the exact HS-6 code?: It's essential to determine the correct HS-6 code to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 34

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