Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)

HS v2017 Code: 340111

About soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)

HS code 340111 covers a wide range of soap and organic surface-active products used for personal hygiene and cleansing purposes. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader consumer goods and personal care sectors, providing essential products for both domestic and commercial use. The production and trade of these items are significant contributors to the global economy.

Production process

The main production techniques for HS code 340111 involve the combination of various raw materials, such as fats, oils, and surfactants, to create soap and other surface-active products. These materials are typically mixed, heated, and molded into the desired shapes, such as bars, cakes, or sheets. Some products may also undergo additional processing, such as impregnation, coating, or covering, to enhance their properties or appearance.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of HS code 340111 items include fatty acids, oils (e.g., palm, coconut, olive), surfactants, fragrances, and various other additives. Specialized machinery, such as mixing tanks, extruders, and molding equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 340111 are soap and organic surface-active products, including bars, cakes, molded shapes, and impregnated, coated, or covered paper, wadding, felt, and nonwovens. These products are primarily consumed by the 340120 (Soap and organic surface-active products, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)) industry, as well as the 340130 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 and 340210 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading 3401)) industries.

Revisions to 340111

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 340111. The most recent 1 version of this code (340111) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 340111 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/34'>34: Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3401'>3401: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340111'>340111: Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340119'>340119: Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340120'>340120: Soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340130'>340130: 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</a>"]

    

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