United Kingdom HS Code

HS Code 340231: Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap); linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale in United Kingdom

Q: Is HS code 340231 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 340231 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. United Kingdom extends it under UKGT.

Q: What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 340231?

United Kingdom classifies products under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT; locally UK Integrated Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 340231 in United Kingdom?

The official source is https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 340231 in United Kingdom

Under United Kingdom's UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff), HS Code 340231 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap); linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United Kingdom extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 340231 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, 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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster, Heading 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 340231 in United Kingdom

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster

HS Code 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

HS Code 340231

Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap); linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale

United Kingdom Tariff Classification: UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

In United Kingdom, HS 340231 is classified under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

Local name UK Integrated Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3402

Top United Kingdom import Product Under HS Code 3402

1 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 $1.3B 2 340242: Organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale $224.9M 3 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 $221.4M

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Top United Kingdom export Product Under HS Code 3402

1 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 $714.0M 2 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 $457.5M 3 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 $80.1M

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Related HS Code to United Kingdom Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acids (LABS) (340231)

HS Code 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

HS Code 340241

Organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

HS Code 340242

Organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

HS Code 340249

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

HS Code 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

HS Code 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

HS Code 340111

Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)

HS Code 340119

Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use

HS Code 340120

Soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11

HS Code 340130

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 340231 in United Kingdom?

HS code 340231 covers Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap); linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale in United Kingdom. It sits in 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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster), Heading 3402 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under UKGT.

Is HS code 340231 the same across all countries?

What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 340231?

Where can I officially look up HS code 340231 in United Kingdom?