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

HS v2017 Code: 340119

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, not for toilet use

HS code 340119 covers a diverse range of soap and organic surface-active products that are not intended for toilet use. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from cleaning and personal care to industrial applications. As an important segment of the broader 340100 Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent industry, the 340119 category contributes significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of soap and organic surface-active products under HS code 340119 typically involves a combination of chemical processes and mechanical techniques. Key steps include the saponification of fats and oils, the addition of various surfactants and other additives, and the shaping or molding of the final products into bars, cakes, or other forms. Depending on the specific application, the products may also undergo additional processing, such as impregnation, coating, or covering with soap or detergent.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 340119 products include a variety of raw materials, such as fats, oils, surfactants, and other chemical compounds. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as mixers, extruders, and molding machines, are essential for the manufacturing process. The availability and quality of these inputs play a crucial role in determining the final characteristics and performance of the soap and organic surface-active products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 340119 are soap and organic surface-active products in various forms, including bars, cakes, molded shapes, and impregnated, coated, or covered paper, wadding, felt, and nonwovens. These products are widely used in a range of industries, such as 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use, 340120 Soap in other forms, and 340130 Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, among others.

Revisions to 340119

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 340119. The most recent 1 version of this code (340119) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 340119 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

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, not for toilet use

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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/v2017/340119'>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 --> D["<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 --> 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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