HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3401.19 – 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
HS code 3401.19 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for laundry bar soap, saddle soap, mechanic's hand cleaning bar, industrial degreasing soap bars and car wash soap bars.
What HS 3401.19 covers
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.
- Covers
- Laundry bar soap
- Saddle soap
- Mechanic's hand cleaning bar
- Industrial degreasing soap bars
- Car wash soap bars
- Household cleaning soap bars
- 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)
Codes often confused with 3401.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 340119, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 340119 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 39% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $151M 5.3% of world exports
- 3 Poland $116M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $432M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $121M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Australia $106M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 3401.19
Brazil does not split HS 3401.19: its NCM code is 3401.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 34.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3401.19
What is HS code 340119?
HS code 340119 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 340119?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 340119 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 39% of world exports), Türkiye ($151M) and Poland ($116M). World exports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 340119?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 340119 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($432M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($121M) and Australia ($106M). World imports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 340119?
In Brazil, HS code 340119 is NCM 3401.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.