Soaps, Waxes & Detergents — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for soaps, detergents, washing preparations, candles, and modeling pastes. HTS codes and import duties for cleaning products.
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HTS Codes in Chapter 34 — Soaps, Waxes & Detergents
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3401.11.10.00 | Castile soap | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3401.11.50.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3401.19.00.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3401.20.00.00 | Soap in other forms | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3401.30.10.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3401.30.50.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.31.10.00 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 6.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.31.90.00 | Other | 3.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.39.10.00 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.39.90 | Other | 3.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.41.10.00 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.41.90.00 | Other | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.42.10.00 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.42.20 | Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.42.90.00 | Other | 3.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.49.10.00 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.49.90.00 | Other | 3.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.50.11.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.50.51.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.90.10.00 | Synthetic detergents | 3.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.90.30.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3402.90.50 | Other | 3.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.11.20.00 | Containing 50 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals | 0.2% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.11.40.00 | Other | 6.1% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.11.50.00 | Other | 1.4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.19.10.00 | Containing 50 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals | 0.2% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.19.50.00 | Other | 5.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.91.10.00 | Preparations for the treatment of textile materials | 6% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.91.50.00 | Other | 6.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3403.99.00.00 | Other | 6.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3404.20.00.00 | Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3404.90.10.00 | Containing bleached beeswax | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3404.90.51 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3405.10.00.00 | Polishes, creams and similar preparations for footwear or leather | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3405.20.00.00 | Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3405.30.00.00 | Polishes and similar preparations for coachwork, other than metal polishes | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3405.40.00.00 | Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3405.90.00.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3406.00.00.00 | Candles, tapers and the like | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3407.00.20.00 | Modeling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 3407.00.40.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
Related HTS Chapters
About HTS Chapter 34 — Soaps, Waxes & Detergents
HTS Chapter 34 covers soaps, waxes & detergents under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 34, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.