Heading 3402
HTS code 3402 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401
- Tariff lines
- 22
- General duty
- General duty rates from 3.7% to 6.5%, with 1 duty-free line
Tariff lines under heading 3402
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3402.31.1000 | Aromatic or modified aromatic (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts) | 6.5% | kg |
| 3402.31.9000 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.39.1000 | Aromatic or modified aromatic (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Other) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.39.9010 | Salts of sulfated alcohols (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Other > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.39.9020 | Salts of sulfated polyethers (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Other > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.39.9050 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Other > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.41.1000 | Aromatic or modified aromatic (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Cationic) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.41.9000 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Cationic) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.42.1000 | Aromatic or modified aromatic (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Non-ionic) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.42.2010 | Polyethers (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Non-ionic > Other > Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.42.2020 | Esters and ether-esters of polyhydric alcohols (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Non-ionic > Other > Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.42.2050 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Non-ionic > Other > Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.42.9000 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Non-ionic > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.49.1000 | Aromatic or modified aromatic (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Other) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.49.9000 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.50.1100 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Preparations put up for retail sale) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.50.5100 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Preparations put up for retail sale) | Free | kg |
| 3402.90.1000 | Synthetic detergents (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other) | 3.8% | kg |
| 3402.90.3000 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other > Other) | 4% | kg |
| 3402.90.5010 | Washing preparations (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other > Other > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.90.5030 | Cleaning preparations (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other > Other > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 3402.90.5050 | Other (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 > Other > Other > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
Documents required to import under 3402
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
- EPA TSCA CertificationConditional
Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional
Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)
Common questions
- What is HTS code 3402?
- HTS heading 3402 covers organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401. It sits in Chapter 34 (soap, detergents and candles) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 22 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 3402?
- General duty rates from 3.7% to 6.5%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 3402 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 34
- 3401Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent
- 3403Lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, antirust or anticorrosion preparations and mold release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials, but excluding preparations containing, as basic constituents, 70 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
- 3404Artificial waxes and prepared waxes
- 3405Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring pastes and powders and similar preparations (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered with such preparations), excluding waxes of heading 3404
- 3406Candles, tapers and the like
- 3407Modeling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; preparations known as "dental wax" or as "dental impression compounds", put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulfate)