Product classification
HS code for Dishwasher powder: 3402.50
Washing and cleaning preparations, powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Classification of dishwasher powder under HS 3402.50
Dishwasher powder is classified under HS code 3402.50. This classification is governed by Chapter 34, which includes soap, organic surface-active agents, and washing preparations. Heading 3402 specifically covers organic surface-active agents (other than soap) and cleaning preparations, whether or not they contain soap. The determination for 3402.50 depends on the product being "put up for retail sale." This means the powder must be packaged in a manner suitable for direct sale to consumers for household use. The chemical composition typically includes surfactants, builders, and bleaching agents designed for mechanical dishwashing. Under GRI 1, the product is identified as a washing preparation, and under GRI 6, it is assigned to the retail sale subheading. If the powder were imported in bulk for industrial use or repackaging, it would instead fall under subheading 3402.90.
- Covers
- Automatic dishwasher detergent powder
- Granulated dishwasher cleaners
- Enzymatic dishwasher powders
- Retail-packed dishwasher salt mixtures (if containing detergents)
- Concentrated dishwasher powder refills
- Also under 3402.50
- Tide Powder
- Ariel Powder
- Finish Dishwasher Powder
- OxiClean Powder
- Comet Cleanser
Codes often confused with 3402.50
Common mistake. Dishwasher powder is sometimes confused with HS code 3401, which is strictly for soap in the form of bars, cakes, or molded shapes. It is also frequently misclassified under 3402.90. The distinction between 3402.50 and 3402.90 is purely based on packaging; 3402.50 is for retail-ready goods, while 3402.90 is for bulk or industrial preparations. Additionally, pure sodium carbonate used for cleaning might be misclassified here but belongs in Chapter 28.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340250 (the code used for dishwasher powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340250 (the code used for dishwasher powder) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.6% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 340250, not only dishwasher powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.7B 8.6% of world exports
- 2 Poland $1.7B 8.5% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.5B 7.7% of world exports
World total: $20.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $2.3B 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.3B 6.4% of world imports
- 3 France $1.3B 6.1% of world imports
World total: $20.8B 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 dishwasher powder
Brazil classifies dishwasher powder under NCM 3402.50.00: HS 3402.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dishwasher powder
What is the HS code for Dishwasher powder?
The HS code for Dishwasher powder is 340250 (Washing and cleaning preparations; powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale). The HS code for dishwasher powder put up for retail sale is 3402.50.
How do I classify Dishwasher powder for customs?
Dishwasher powder is classified under HS code 340250 — Washing and cleaning preparations; powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do dishwasher tablets use the same HS code?
Yes, dishwasher tablets or pods put up for retail sale are also classified under HS code 3402.50, as they are considered washing preparations in a measured dose.
Which countries are the top exporters of dishwasher powder (HS 340250)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340250 (the code used for dishwasher powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.7B, 8.6% of world exports), Poland ($1.7B) and the United States ($1.5B). World exports came to about $20.2B, 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 dishwasher powder (HS 340250)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340250 (the code used for dishwasher powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.3B, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.3B) and France ($1.3B). World imports came to about $20.8B, 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 Dishwasher powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340250 for Dishwasher powder 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 dishwasher powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, dishwasher powder (HS 340250) is classified under NCM 3402.50.00.