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HTS Chapter 34 · Section VI

Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster

Chapter 34 averages a 2.4% general (MFN) duty across its 41 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 6.5%.

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2.4%
avg MFN duty
6.5%
highest line
41
rated tariff lines
41%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 34 by duty-rate band

How the 41 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free170.1–5%185–10%6

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 34

HTS Chapter 34 - Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster - organizes 79 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 41 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 34 sits within Section VI (Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 2.4%, with the highest individual rate reaching 6.5%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 34 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 34 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 79 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 41 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 2.4% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 6.5% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

3401 Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; 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; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent:
Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent:
3401.11 For toilet use (including medicated products):
3401.11.10.00 Castile soap
kg
Free
3401.11.50.00 Other
kg
Free
3401.19.00.00 Other
kg
Free
3401.20.00.00 Soap in other forms
kg
Free
3401.30 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:
3401.30.10.00 Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent
kg
4%
3401.30.50.00 Other
kg
Free
3402 Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401:
Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale:
3402.31 Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts:
3402.31.10.00 Aromatic or modified aromatic
kg
6.5%
3402.31.90.00 Other
kg
3.7%
3402.39 Other:
3402.39.10.00 Aromatic or modified aromatic
kg
4%
3402.39.90 Other
3.7%
3402.39.90.10 Salts of sulfated alcohols
kg
3402.39.90.20 Salts of sulfated polyethers
kg
3402.39.90.50 Other
kg
Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale:
3402.41 Cationic:
3402.41.10.00 Aromatic or modified aromatic
kg
4%
3402.41.90.00 Other
kg
4%
3402.42 Non-ionic:
3402.42.10.00 Aromatic or modified aromatic
kg
4%
Other:
3402.42.20 Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin
4%
3402.42.20.10 Polyethers
kg
3402.42.20.20 Esters and ether-esters of polyhydric alcohols
kg
3402.42.20.50 Other
kg
3402.42.90.00 Other
kg
3.7%
3402.49 Other:
3402.49.10.00 Aromatic or modified aromatic
kg
4%
3402.49.90.00 Other
kg
3.7%
3402.50 Preparations put up for retail sale:
3402.50.11.00 Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent
kg
4%
3402.50.51.00 Other
kg
Free
3402.90 Other:
3402.90.10.00 Synthetic detergents
kg
3.8%
Other:
3402.90.30.00 Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent
kg
4%
3402.90.50 Other
3.7%
3402.90.50.10 Washing preparations
kg
3402.90.50.30 Cleaning preparations
kg
3402.90.50.50 Other
kg
3403 Lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, antirust or anticorrosion preparations and mold release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials, but excluding preparations containing, as basic constituents, 70 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals:
Containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals:
3403.11 Preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials:
Preparations for the treatment of textile materials:
3403.11.20.00 Containing 50 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals
liters
0.2%
3403.11.40.00 Other
kg
6.1%
3403.11.50.00 Other
kg
1.4%
3403.19 Other:
3403.19.10.00 Containing 50 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals
liters
0.2%
3403.19.50.00 Other
kg
5.8%
Other:
3403.91 Preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials:
3403.91.10.00 Preparations for the treatment of textile materials
kg
6%
3403.91.50.00 Other
kg
6.5%
3403.99.00.00 Other
kg
6.5%
3404 Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
3404.20.00.00 Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)
kg
Free
3404.90 Other:
3404.90.10.00 Containing bleached beeswax
kg
Free
3404.90.51 Other
Free
3404.90.51.10 Of chemically modified lignite
kg
3404.90.51.50 Other
kg
3405 Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring pastes and powders and similar preparations (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered with such preparations), excluding waxes of heading 3404:
3405.10.00.00 Polishes, creams and similar preparations for footwear or leather
kg
Free
3405.20.00.00 Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork
kg
Free
3405.30.00.00 Polishes and similar preparations for coachwork, other than metal polishes
kg
Free
3405.40.00.00 Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations
kg
Free
3405.90.00.00 Other
kg
Free
3406.00.00.00 Candles, tapers and the like
kg
Free
3407 Modeling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; preparations known as "dental wax" or as "dental impression compounds", put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulfate):
3407.00.20.00 Modeling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement
kg
Free
3407.00.40.00 Other
kg
Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 34 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 34 covers Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster. It contains 79 individual tariff classifications, of which 41 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section VI (Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 34? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 34 is 2.4%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 6.5%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 34? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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