Soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11

HS v2017 Code: 340120

About soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11

HS code 340120 covers a wide range of soap products that are not classified under the more specific codes 340111 and 340119. This industry plays a crucial role in the personal care and cleaning products sectors, providing essential items for both household and industrial use. As a mature and highly competitive market, the soap industry is a significant contributor to the global economy, with a diverse range of manufacturers and suppliers catering to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses.

Production process

The production of soap under HS code 340120 typically involves a saponification process, where fats or oils are combined with an alkali, such as sodium or potassium hydroxide, to create a soap base. This base can then be further processed, molded, and finished into a variety of forms, including bars, liquid, and powder. Manufacturers may also incorporate additional ingredients, such as fragrances, colorants, and exfoliants, to create specialized soap products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of soap under HS code 340120 include various types of fats and oils, such as palm, coconut, or olive oil, as well as alkali compounds like sodium or potassium hydroxide. Manufacturers may also utilize a range of additives, including fragrances, preservatives, and other chemicals, to enhance the properties and characteristics of the final soap products. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as mixing tanks, molds, and packaging machinery, are essential for the efficient production and packaging of these items.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 340120 is a diverse range of soap products, including bar soaps, liquid hand soaps, and specialty soaps. These items are widely consumed by households for personal hygiene and cleaning purposes, as well as by various 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap and 340119 Soap and 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, n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11.

Revisions to 340120

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 340120. The most recent 1 version of this code (340120) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 340120 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11

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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/v2017/340120'>340120: Soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11</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/v2017/340119'>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 --> 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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