HS Code 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

Q: Is HS code 34 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 34 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 34 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 34?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 34.

What is HS Code 34

HS Code 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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section VI (Products of the chemical or allied industries). The two digits "34" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "34" belongs here.

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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 3401

Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent

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 3403

Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils

HS Code 3404

Waxes; artificial, prepared

HS Code 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

HS Code 3406

Candles, tapers and the like

HS Code 3407

Modelling pastes, including those for children; dental wax, impression compounds, in sets or packings for retail sale or in plates and similar forms; dentistry preparations with plaster base

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What HS Codes for Soaps, Detergents and Waxes Do Not Cover

Chapter 34 covers soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricants, waxes, polishes, candles, and dental waxes. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Medicated soaps

Chapter 30

Industrial chemicals as separate compounds

Chapter 29

Animal or vegetable waxes not chemically modified

Chapter 15

Carbon paper and similar copying materials

Chapter 48

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Soaps, Detergents and Waxes HS 34

HS Code 3401

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 3403

Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils

HS Code 3404

Waxes; artificial, prepared

HS Code 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

HS Code 3406

Candles, tapers and the like

HS Code 3407

Modelling pastes, including those for children; dental wax, impression compounds, in sets or packings for retail sale or in plates and similar forms; dentistry preparations with plaster base

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 34?

HS code 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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster, one of the chapter 34 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 34 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 34 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 34?