About HS Code 340119
This HS code covers soap and organic surface-active products in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, or as impregnated paper, wadding, felt, and nonwovens, but specifically *not* for toilet use. This category primarily includes industrial soaps, laundry soaps, and specialized cleaning bars. Trade in these goods is often B2B, supplying industries, commercial laundries, and households in regions where traditional bar soap is still prevalent for general cleaning. Exporters include countries with strong chemical manufacturing bases and those producing raw materials for soap. Importers range from industrial sectors to retail markets in developing economies. Key considerations include the cleaning efficacy, industrial application suitability, and cost-effectiveness. These products are formulated for heavy-duty cleaning, degreasing, or specific material care, rather than personal skin contact.
Products Under This Code
Laundry bar soap, saddle soap, mechanic's hand cleaning bar, industrial degreasing soap bars, car wash soap bars, household cleaning soap bars
Real World Examples
Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar, Zote Laundry Soap, Kiwi Saddle Soap, Lava Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner, Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Bar Soap (for general cleaning)
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 340111 (soap for toilet use) due to identical physical forms, but the 'not for toilet use' clause is the key differentiator. It can also be mistaken for other cleaning preparations (3402) if the 'soap' characteristic is not clearly defined.
Products Classified Under 3401.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Mexico are significant exporters, while developing countries and industrial sectors globally are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 340119?
HS code 340119 covers: Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use. This HS code covers soap and organic surface-active products in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, or as impregnated paper, wadding, felt, and nonwovens, but specifically *not* for toilet use. This category primarily includes industrial soaps, laundry soaps, and specialized cleaning bars. Trade in these goods is often B2B, supplying industries, commercial laundries, and households in regions where traditional bar soap is still prevalent for general cleaning. Exporters include countries with strong chemical manufacturing bases and those producing raw materials for soap. Importers range from industrial sectors to retail markets in developing economies. Key considerations include the cleaning efficacy, industrial application suitability, and cost-effectiveness. These products are formulated for heavy-duty cleaning, degreasing, or specific material care, rather than personal skin contact.
What products fall under HS code 340119?
Laundry bar soap, saddle soap, mechanic's hand cleaning bar, industrial degreasing soap bars, car wash soap bars, household cleaning soap bars
What are common misclassifications for HS code 340119?
This code is often confused with 340111 (soap for toilet use) due to identical physical forms, but the 'not for toilet use' clause is the key differentiator. It can also be mistaken for other cleaning preparations (3402) if the 'soap' characteristic is not clearly defined.
How is HS code 340119 structured?
HS code 340119 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (34) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.