3402.90.30.00—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, containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent
HTS 3402.90.30.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 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, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 6 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate.
The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%
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Recent CBP rulings(5)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
HTS 3402.90.30.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent. It belongs to Chapter 34 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 3402.90.30.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 3402.90.30.00 is 4%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 3402.90.30.00?
Yes. Imports of HTS 3402.90.30.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 3402.90.30.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 3402.90.30.00 is 15.4¢/kg + 44.5%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 3402.90.30.00?
Yes — HTS 3402.90.30.00 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.80.03 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 5 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 3402.90.30.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 3402.90.30.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility