Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations; (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered)

HS v2017 Code: 340540

About scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations; (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered)

HS code 340540 covers a range of scouring products, including pastes, powders, and other preparations used for cleaning and scrubbing surfaces. These products play a crucial role in the broader cleaning and maintenance industry, catering to both commercial and household needs. As an essential component of many cleaning and janitorial supplies, the 340540 industry is closely tied to the overall health and cleanliness of various sectors, from manufacturing and hospitality to residential and institutional settings.

Production process

The production of scouring pastes, powders, and other preparations under HS code 340540 typically involves a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. Key steps may include the mixing and blending of raw materials, such as abrasives, surfactants, and other cleaning agents, followed by the formulation and packaging of the final products. Manufacturers may also employ techniques like granulation, extrusion, or spray drying to achieve the desired consistency and form of the scouring preparations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 340540 industry include a variety of raw materials, such as 280470 Silica for abrasives, 340220 Surface-active preparations for surfactants, and various other cleaning agents and additives. Manufacturers may also require specialized machinery and equipment for the mixing, blending, and packaging of the scouring preparations. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to ensure the efficient and consistent production of these essential cleaning products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 340540 industry are the scouring pastes, powders, and other preparations, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries and end-users. These products may be used in 340311 Preparations for the manufacture of waxes for floor and surface cleaning, 340313 Preparations for the manufacture of waxes for industrial and institutional cleaning, and 340319 Preparations for the manufacture of waxes for household cleaning and maintenance. The 340540 industry also supports the production of other cleaning-related products, such as 340520 Polishes, creams, and similar preparations for footwear or leather and 340590 Polishes and similar preparations for glass or metal.

Revisions to 340540

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 340540. The most recent 1 version of this code (340540) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 340540 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations; (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered)

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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/v2017/3405'>3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340540'>340540: Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations; (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340510'>340510: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340520'>340520: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340530'>340530: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340590'>340590: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]

    

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