Organic surface-active agents; whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in item no. 3402

HS v2022 Code: 340249

About organic surface-active agents; whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in item no. 3402

HS code 340249 covers a diverse range of organic surface-active agents, which are essential components in a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. These surface-active agents play a crucial role in the formulation of detergents, cleaning solutions, personal care items, and various other applications. As a key part of the broader chemical industry, this category of products is integral to maintaining cleanliness, improving product performance, and enabling numerous manufacturing processes across numerous sectors of the economy.

Production process

The production of organic surface-active agents classified under HS code 340249 typically involves a combination of chemical synthesis and purification techniques. Manufacturers may utilize processes such as alkoxylation, esterification, or sulfonation to create the desired surface-active properties. These techniques are often followed by separation, filtration, and drying steps to ensure the final product meets quality and purity standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 340249 products include a range of organic chemicals, such as alcohols, fatty acids, and various petrochemical derivatives. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and drying systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, energy sources, water, and various catalysts may be required, depending on the specific production methods employed.

Production outputs

The organic surface-active agents classified under HS code 340249 are used as key ingredients in a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. These include 340311 Organic surface-active agents, 340313 Organic surface-active agents, 340319 Organic surface-active agents, and 340320 Organic surface-active agents. The outputs of this industry are essential for maintaining cleanliness, improving product performance, and enabling numerous manufacturing processes across various sectors, such as personal care, household cleaning, and industrial applications.

Revisions to 340249

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 340249. The most recent 1 version of this code (340249) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 340249.

Family tree for organic surface-active agents; whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in item no. 3402

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/34'>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/v2022/3402'>3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340249'>340249: Organic surface-active agents; whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in item no. 3402</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340231'>340231: Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap); linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340239'>340239: Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap); other than linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340241'>340241: Organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340242'>340242: Organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340250'>340250: Washing and cleaning preparations; powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340290'>340290: Washing and cleaning preparations; surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale</a>"]

    

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