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U.S. imports of surface-active, washing, and cleaning preparations not for retail sale (HS 340290) totaled $36.3M in April 2026, traded with 57 countries.
Importers of Surface-Active, Washing, and Cleaning Preparations Not for Retail Sale paid $3.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $26.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Surface-Active, Washing, and Cleaning Preparations Not for Retail Sale imports of $36.3M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $31.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndustrial and institutional cleaning formulations sold in bulk or trade packaging — synthetic detergents (3402901000), aromatic surface-active preparations (3402903000), washing preparations (3402905010), cleaning preparations (3402905030), and non-aromatic surface-active preparations (3402905050) — are all captured under heading 340290. The non-retail-sale condition is what separates this heading from 340250, and the five US tariff lines reflect both chemical character (aromatic vs. non-aromatic) and functional end use (washing vs. cleaning vs. general surface-active). Bulk industrial degreasers, institutional laundry concentrates, and commercial dishwasher compounds are typical trade items, and products from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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CBP and the Harmonized System generally treat 'washing preparations' as formulations designed to clean textiles, dishes, or similar substrates through aqueous washing processes, while 'cleaning preparations' encompasses a broader range of surface-cleaning products (degreasers, floor cleaners, equipment cleaners) not primarily associated with laundering. The distinction can be fact-intensive; product labeling, technical data sheets, and the intended end-use sector are the primary classification evidence.
Yes. The same formulation packaged in consumer-sized retail units with retail labeling would be classified under 340250, while the identical product shipped in bulk drums or industrial containers without retail packaging would fall under 340290. Importers who repackage bulk product domestically should ensure their entry reflects the condition of the goods at the time of importation, not the intended downstream retail presentation.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3402905050 | SURFACE-ACT PREP, NOT AROMATIC,NOT MODIFIED AROM | $11.0M | 15.56% | $1.3M |
| 3402901000 | SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS | $9.2M | 14.39% | $1.2M |
| 3402905030 | CLEANING PREPARATIONS | $8.9M | 13.78% | $779K |
| 3402905010 | WASHING PREPARATIONS | $5.7M | 14.80% | $399K |
| 3402903000 | SURFACE-ACTIVE PREP, AROMATIC OR MODIFIED AROMATIC | $1.6M | 11.85% | $160K |
SURFACE-ACT PREP, NOT AROMATIC,NOT MODIFIED AROM
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
CLEANING PREPARATIONS
WASHING PREPARATIONS
SURFACE-ACTIVE PREP, AROMATIC OR MODIFIED AROMATIC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3402905050 | SURFACE-ACT PREP, NOT AROMATIC,NOT MODIFIED AROM | $51.3M |
| 3402905030 | CLEANING PREPARATIONS | $18.6M |
| 3402901000 | SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS | $7.4M |
| 3402903000 | SURFACE-ACTIVE PREP, AROMATIC OR MODIFIED AROMATIC | $6.9M |
| 3402905010 | WASHING PREPARATIONS | $5.1M |
SURFACE-ACT PREP, NOT AROMATIC,NOT MODIFIED AROM
11.5M kg
CLEANING PREPARATIONS
3.0M kg
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
1.5M kg
SURFACE-ACTIVE PREP, AROMATIC OR MODIFIED AROMATIC
1.0M kg
WASHING PREPARATIONS
1.6M 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
SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS
HS 340119
NON-IONIC ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS
HS 340242
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $4.7M | $12.9M | +$8.2M |
| Illinois | $1.3M | $12.7M | +$11.4M |
| California | $2.4M | $5.3M | +$2.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.1M | $9.5M | +$8.4M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.9M | $8.0M | +$6.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.6M | $5.6M | +$2.0M |