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UK commodity code for soap

The UK commodity code for soap falls under heading 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. The specific 10-digit UK codes are listed below.

UK commodity codes for soap

International equivalents for soap

RegionCode systemHeading
🌐 Global (WCO)Harmonized System (HS)3401
🇺🇸 United StatesHTS3401.11.00.00
🇪🇺 European UnionCN/TARIC3401.20.10.00

Where it sits in the hierarchy

Chapter 34 — Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster → Heading 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

FAQ

What is the UK commodity code for soap? The heading is 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). Choose the specific 10-digit code above that best matches your goods when completing a UK customs declaration.

What is a commodity code? A commodity code is the UK's 10-digit import/export classification number, based on the global 6-digit HS system but extended for UK tariff and VAT purposes.

Where can I verify this commodity code? Always confirm with the UK Trade Tariff or consult a customs broker.

Also see: Global HS code for soap · US HTS code for soap

Beta — data is for general reference only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always verify with HMRC or the UK Trade Tariff before making import/export decisions.