HS code 340242: Non-ionic
- Covers:
- Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing…
- Listed US duty:
- 3.7%–4% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
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 : Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale : Non-ionic
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What 340242 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: 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 › Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale › Non-ionic.
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 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: every subheading side by side.
- 340231 Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale — Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts
- 340239 Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale — Other
- 340241 Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale — Cationic
- 340249 Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale — Other
- 340250 Preparations put up for retail sale
- 340290 Other
US duty rate
3.7%–4%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 340242
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Common questions
- What is HS code 340242?
- 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 : Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for…
- What duty rates apply to 340242?
- Listed US duty: 3.7%–4% (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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