Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents

Washing and cleaning preparations with soap or organic surfactant basis

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3402 90 11 (washing preparations and cleaning preparations having a basis of soap or other organic surface-active agents) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other tariff lines in Chapter 34 covering retail-packed detergents or specific surface-active preparations may carry distinct compliance obligations; precise formulation and packaging details determine the correct classification.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Chapter 34 contains several closely related tariff lines — particularly those covering retail-packaged washing preparations and standalone surface-active agents — where BIS Quality Control Orders and labelling requirements do apply. A product re-classified on customs examination to a covered sibling line exposes the importer to detention pending retrospective compliance and potential duty recovery. Verify formulation composition, surfactant basis, and intended end-use against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance at this line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3402 90 11 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the washing preparation is retail-packed or based on a different surfactant type?

Retail-packed detergents or preparations with a distinct surfactant basis may fall under separate Chapter 34 tariff lines that attract BIS Quality Control Order compliance, triggering retrospective obligations if customs re-classifies the goods.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.