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 v2022 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. These products play a vital role in the maintenance and upkeep of various surfaces, from household items to industrial equipment. The scouring preparations industry is an essential part of the broader cleaning and sanitation sector, contributing to the overall cleanliness and hygiene standards across numerous industries and applications.

Production process

The production of scouring pastes, powders, and other preparations typically involves the blending and formulation of various ingredients, such as abrasives, surfactants, and other cleaning agents. The specific production techniques may vary depending on the desired properties and intended use of the final product, but often include mixing, milling, and packaging processes to ensure the consistent quality and performance of the scouring preparations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 340540 products include raw materials such as 280470 Silica for abrasives, 340219 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap)) for surfactants, and various other chemicals and additives. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the mixing, milling, and packaging of the scouring preparations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 340540 industry are scouring pastes, powders, and other preparations used for cleaning and scrubbing a wide range of surfaces. These products are often consumed by 382499 (Other chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included), as well as 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 340120 Soap in other forms.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 340540.

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/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/v2022/3405'>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/v2022/340540'>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/v2022/340510'>340510: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340520'>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/v2022/340530'>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/v2022/340590'>340590: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]

    

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