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HSChapter 34
U.S. imports of soap & organic surface-active products in bars or other shapes (non-toilet use) (HS 340119) totaled $31.7M in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Soap & Organic Surface-Active Products in Bars or Other Shapes (Non-Toilet Use) paid $2.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $22.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBar-form soaps and organic surface-active products shaped for industrial, laundry, or institutional cleaning — rather than personal hygiene — fall under a single US tariff line, 3401190000. The non-toilet-use designation is the critical classification boundary: bars marketed for handwashing or personal care are excluded and classified elsewhere under Chapter 34. Importers should document end-use intent carefully, as mislabeling a toilet soap as industrial can trigger reclassification and duty adjustments.
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Classification hinges on the product's intended end use and marketing. Bar soaps formulated and labeled for industrial, laundry, or institutional cleaning — without cosmetic or personal-care claims — fall under 340119. Products presented for personal hygiene or skin care are classified under heading 3401 subheadings covering toilet soap. Commercial invoices, product labels, and technical data sheets are the primary evidence CBP reviews.
Yes. Paper, wadding, felt, and similar substrates that are impregnated or coated with soap or detergent for non-toilet cleaning purposes are included within heading 340119, provided they are not retail-packaged for personal skin care.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $9.6M | $30K | -$9.6M |
| MEXICO | $7.1M | $1.1M | -$6.1M |
| CANADA | $2.2M | $3.2M | +$1.0M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $3.5M | $19K | -$3.5M |
| ITALY | $3.2M | $3K | -$3.2M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401190000 | SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS | $31.7M | 10.39% | $2.3M |
SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3401190000 | SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS | $6.5M |
SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS
1.5M 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
NON-IONIC ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS
HS 340242
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $10.2M | $1.0M | -$9.2M |
| Georgia | $5.1M | $30K | -$5.1M |
| Illinois | $2.3M | $851K | -$1.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $11.4M | -- | -$11.4M |
| LAREDO, TX | $5.4M | $159K | -$5.3M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |