HS 3402.31 Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts

HS code 340231 (also written 3402.31) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap): linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale. It sits under heading 3402 (organic surface-active agents (not soap), surface-active, washing (including auxiliary…) in chapter 34 (surfactants, soaps and waxes).

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $888M and imports worth $862M under HS code 340231. Reported exports changed by +3.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

The largest exporters in 2024 were South Korea (15.0% of world exports), United States (10.9% of world exports) and Germany (10.7% of world exports).

The largest importers in 2024 were France (12.7% of world imports), United States (9.5% of world imports) and Brazil (6.5% of world imports).

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $58.8M and imported at least $7.83M under HS code 340231 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Brazil and its largest supplier was Italy.

CompoundList lists 20 chemicals under this code, including Alkylbenzyl sulfonic acid, p-Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid and Benzenesulfonic acid, mono-C10-14-alkyl derivs., sodium salts. Codes marked indicative are assigned from the chemical's structure class or chapter, so confirm the final classification with your customs broker.

The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries add their own digits after that, for example India uses eight digit ITC-HS codes and the United States uses ten digit HTS codes, so check the national tariff for the full code and the duty rate.