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HSChapter 34
U.S. imports of soap in forms other than bars (powders, liquids, and other forms) (HS 340120) totaled $12.2M in July 2026, traded with 56 countries.
Importers of Soap in Forms Other Than Bars (Powders, Liquids, and Other Forms) paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $8.6M 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 $12.2M in July 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.9M.
Last updated: July 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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675 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 3401
Subheading 340120 · $12.2M of $162.6M
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Imports
$12.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$7.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401200000 | Soap in Other Forms | $12.2M | 9.85% | 70.68% | $1.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3401200000 | Soap in Other Forms | $7.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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29.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.85%.