Product classification
HS code for Abrasive cleaner: 3405.40
Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations, (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered).
Classification of abrasive cleaner under HS 3405.40
Abrasive cleaners are classified under HS code 3405.40, which specifically identifies scouring pastes, powders, and other scouring preparations. This classification is situated within Chapter 34, covering soap, organic surface-active agents, and polishing or scouring preparations. The primary reason for this classification is the functional nature of the product; it contains abrasive substances (such as silica, pumice, or calcium carbonate) designed to remove stains or polish surfaces through friction. Unlike standard detergents that rely solely on chemical surfactants, products under 3405.40 are defined by their mechanical cleaning action. This code applies regardless of whether the preparation is in the form of a loose powder, a thick paste, or even if it is impregnated into a substrate like a nonwoven cloth or cellular plastic, provided the primary purpose is scouring.
- Covers
- Abrasive scouring powders for kitchen surfaces
- Heavy-duty scouring pastes for industrial metal cleaning
- Liquid scouring creams containing fine abrasives
- Abrasive-impregnated cleaning pads for household use
- Scouring preparations for ceramic cooktops
- Also under 3405.40
- Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish
- Comet Powder Cleanser
- The Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste
- Soft Scrub with Bleach Cleanser
- Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pads
Codes often confused with 3405.40
Common mistake. Abrasive cleaners are often misclassified under 3402, which covers general organic surface-active agents and washing preparations. The distinction lies in the presence of abrasives; if the product contains scouring agents, 3405.40 is the correct code. Another confusion occurs with 6805, which covers natural or artificial abrasive powder on a base of textile material or paper (sandpaper). If the abrasive is part of a chemical cleaning preparation, it stays in 3405.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340540 (the code used for abrasive cleaner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340540 (the code used for abrasive cleaner) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 340540, not only abrasive cleaner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $448M 56% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $91M 11% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $52M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $807M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $127M 22% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$109M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $38M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $570M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 abrasive cleaner
Brazil classifies abrasive cleaner under NCM 3405.40.00: HS 3405.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about abrasive cleaner
What is the HS code for Abrasive cleaner?
The HS code for Abrasive cleaner is 340540 (Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations; (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered)). The HS code for abrasive cleaners, including scouring powders and pastes, is 3405.40.
How do I classify Abrasive cleaner for customs?
Abrasive cleaner is classified under HS code 340540 — Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations; (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are liquid dish soaps classified here?
No, standard liquid dish soaps without abrasive particles are classified under 3402.20 as preparations put up for retail sale.
Which countries are the top exporters of abrasive cleaner (HS 340540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340540 (the code used for abrasive cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($448M, 56% of world exports), South Korea ($91M) and Hungary ($52M). World exports came to about $807M, 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 abrasive cleaner (HS 340540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340540 (the code used for abrasive cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($127M, 22% of world imports), Taiwan (about $109M) and Japan ($38M). World imports came to about $570M, 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.
Is the HS code for Abrasive cleaner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340540 for Abrasive cleaner is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for abrasive cleaner in Brazil?
In Brazil, abrasive cleaner (HS 340540) is classified under NCM 3405.40.00.