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HSChapter 34
U.S. imports of soap in forms other than bars (powders, liquids, and other forms) (HS 340120) totaled $10.5M in April 2026, traded with 49 countries.
Importers of Soap in Forms Other Than Bars (Powders, Liquids, and Other Forms) paid $1.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $8.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Soap in Forms Other Than Bars (Powders, Liquids, and Other Forms) imports of $10.5M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPowdered, liquid, flake, and other non-bar soap forms that do not fit the bar/shape category of 3401.11 or 3401.13 are consolidated under a single US tariff line, 3401200000. The 'NESOI' (not elsewhere specified or included) designation means correct classification requires ruling out all other Chapter 34 soap subheadings first — particularly the retail liquid/cream skin-washing preparations of heading 3401.30. Liquid soap sold in bulk industrial quantities is a common import under this heading, distinct from retail-packaged skin-care formulations.
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Heading 340130 specifically covers organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, put up in liquid or cream form for retail sale. Heading 340120 captures soap in liquid or powder form that is not retail-packaged for personal skin care — such as bulk industrial liquid soap or powdered laundry soap. The retail presentation and skin-care purpose are the key differentiators.
Powdered dishwasher soap that is primarily a soap-based product (fatty acid salts) is generally classified under 3401.20. If the formulation is predominantly synthetic detergent with little or no true soap content, it would more likely fall under heading 3402 as a washing or cleaning preparation. The soap content and chemical composition determine the correct heading.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401200000 | SOAP IN OTHER FORMS | $10.5M | 12.60% | $1.1M |
SOAP IN OTHER FORMS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3401200000 | SOAP IN OTHER FORMS | $7.4M |
SOAP IN OTHER FORMS
1.7M kg
SURF-ACT PREP,WASH PREP,CLEAN PREP,RETAIL SALE NES
HS 340250
CANDLES, TAPERS AND THE LIKE
HS 340600
ORG. SUF0ACT PROD FOR WASHING SKIN, LIQ/CRM, RETAL
HS 340130
SOAP & OTH ORGANIC SURF ACT PROD, TOILET USE, BARS
HS 340111
SURFACE-ACTIVE, WASHING, ETC PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 340290
SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS
HS 340119
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.8M | $1.5M | -$353K |
| California | $2.0M | $1.2M | -$778K |
| Texas | $1.8M | $668K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.8M | $381K | -$3.4M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.5M | $319K | -$1.2M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.0M | $779K | -$227K |