Product classification
HS code for Toilet soap: 3401.11
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, for toilet use (including medicated products).
Classification of toilet soap under HS 3401.11
Toilet soap is classified under HS code 3401.11. This code is part of Chapter 34, which includes soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, and similar products. Heading 3401 covers soap in various forms. The sub-heading 3401.11 specifically refers to soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, molded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt, and nonwovens, impregnated, coated, or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use. This includes medicated products. The classification depends on the physical form (solid) and the intended use (personal hygiene/toilet use). The term "toilet use" in the HS nomenclature refers to products used for washing the body. This code is used globally to track the trade of personal hygiene bars and ensures that these products are distinguished from industrial soaps or liquid detergents. The inclusion of medicated soaps under this code is a specific rule, provided the soap remains the primary constituent.
- Covers
- Bar soap for personal washing
- Medicated bar soaps
- Glycerin soap bars
- Guest soaps in molded shapes
- Soap-impregnated paper or wadding for hand washing
- Also under 3401.11
- Dove Beauty Bar
- Safeguard Antibacterial Soap
- Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar
- Irish Spring Bar Soap
- Dial Gold Bar Soap
Codes often confused with 3401.11
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 3401.30, which is used for organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin in liquid or cream form (e.g., liquid hand soap or body wash). Another error is using 3401.20, which is reserved for soap in other forms such as flakes, granules, or powders, typically used for laundry or industrial purposes rather than personal toilet use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340111 (the code used for toilet soap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340111 (the code used for toilet soap) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 340111, not only toilet soap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $480M 12% of world exports
- 2 United States $357M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $335M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $601M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $295M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $249M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $4.3B 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 codes for toilet soap
Brazil splits HS 3401.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3401.11.10Medicated toilet soap in bars, cakes or shapes
- 3401.11.90Other toilet soap and surfactant bars or sheets
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about toilet soap
What is the HS code for Toilet soap?
The HS code for Toilet soap is 340111 (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, for toilet use (including medicated products)). The HS code for toilet soap in the form of bars, cakes, or molded shapes is 3401.11.
How do I classify Toilet soap for customs?
Toilet soap is classified under HS code 340111 — 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, for toilet use (including medicated products). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include liquid body wash?
No, liquid body wash and liquid hand soap are classified under HS code 3401.30, as they are not in solid bar or cake form.
Which countries are the top exporters of toilet soap (HS 340111)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340111 (the code used for toilet soap) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($480M, 12% of world exports), the United States ($357M) and Indonesia ($335M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 toilet soap (HS 340111)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340111 (the code used for toilet soap) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($601M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($295M) and Canada ($249M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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 Toilet soap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340111 for Toilet soap 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 toilet soap in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 340111 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for toilet soap depends on the product's details: 3401.11.10 (Medicated toilet soap in bars, cakes or shapes), 3401.11.90 (Other toilet soap and surfactant bars or sheets).