HS Code 3401
Soap and Organic Surface-Active Products
HS code 3401 covers soap and organic surface-active products used for skin washing, including bars, liquids, and impregnated wadding or paper.
4-digit Section VIFCL
HS Code 3401 — Soap and Organic Surface-Active Products
This code covers soap in all forms—bars, liquids, and creams—including medicated and disinfectant soaps. It also includes paper or felt impregnated with soap, often used for travel or industrial cleaning.
What's included
- Toilet soap (bars)
- Liquid hand soap
- Medicated soap
- Soap-impregnated paper/wadding
- Industrial soap flakes
What's excluded
- Synthetic detergents → use
3402(Detergents that are not based on soap are classified under 3402.)
Common examples
- Dove soap bars
- Method liquid hand wash
- Dettol medicated soap
- Soap-impregnated makeup remover wipes
- Castile liquid soap
Frequently asked questions
Are wet wipes classified here?
Only if they are impregnated with soap or detergent for skin washing. Sanitising wipes without soap may fall elsewhere.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 4.5%
- Documentation: Products claiming antibacterial or medical benefits may face additional health agency scrutiny.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
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Key takeaway
Primary code for hand and body washing products; distinct from laundry detergents.
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