HTS 34
HTS 34 (Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster) is a US import tariff classification. The duty rate varies by program and country of origin.
Schedule structure
Chapter 34
Chapters are 2-digit groupings at the top of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Goods are not classified at the chapter level — for U.S. customs entry, classification happens at the 8-digit tariff-line level. Drill into a heading (4-digit), then a subheading (6-digit), to find the tariff line that matches your goods.
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Frequently Asked
What is HTS 34?
HTS 34 covers soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster. It falls under Chapter 34 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
What is the duty rate for HTS 34?
The base (MFN) duty rate for HTS 34 is .
Are there any exclusions for HTS 34?
Exclusions may apply depending on active Section 301 or Section 232 exclusion lists. Check the USTR exclusion portal or use TariffDesk to monitor this code for changes, including new exclusions.
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