HTS heading 3402: Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning prepa
Heading 3402 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers 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. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 3402 at a glance
- 16 rated tariff lines; 1 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 3.7% to 6.5%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 16 of 16 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Aromatic or modified aromatic, Aromatic or modified aromatic, Aromatic or modified aromatic, Aromatic or modified aromatic, Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin, Aromatic or modified aromatic, Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent, Synthetic detergents, Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 3402.31: Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts (2 lines)
- 3402.39: Other (2 lines)
- 3402.41: Cationic (2 lines)
- 3402.42: Non-ionic (3 lines)
- 3402.49: Other (2 lines)
- 3402.50: Preparations put up for retail sale (2 lines)
- 3402.90: Other (3 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 3402
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3402.31.10 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 6.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.31.90 | Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acids and their salts: Other | 3.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.39.10 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.39.90 | Other: Other | 3.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.41.10 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.41.90 | Cationic: Other | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.42.10 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.42.20 | Fatty substances of animal, vegetable or microbial origin | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.42.90 | Other: Other | 3.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.49.10 | Aromatic or modified aromatic | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.49.90 | Other: Other | 3.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.50.11 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.50.51 | Preparations put up for retail sale: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.90.10 | Other: Synthetic detergents | 3.8% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.90.30 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent | 4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3402.90.50 | Other: Other | 3.7% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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