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HS 3402.39 Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale, other

Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap): other than linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale

Part of heading 3402 (Organic surface-active agents (not soap), surface-active…), in chapter 34 (Surfactants, soaps and waxes)

World exports in 2024
$2.97B
+6.3% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$2.8B
+10.7% vs 2023
Exporting countries
85
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
185
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 3402.39 per year, 2022 to 2024.

Exports$2.97B in 2024Imports$2.8B in 2024
$0
$1B
$2B
$3B
$4B
World exports and imports of HS 3402.39 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 3402.39 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2022$3.1B$2.72B
2023$2.8B$2.53B
2024$2.97B$2.8B

2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 3402.39 between the 28 major reporting economies and the rest of the world, Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. Good for direction and seasonality, not a full world total.

Exports$83.5M in Dec 2024Imports$12.9M in Dec 2024
$0
$50M
$100M
$150M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 3402.39 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 3402.39 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$75.9M$13.7M
Feb 2022$71.3M$16.5M
Mar 2022$81.2M$19.6M
Apr 2022$82.5M$15.3M
May 2022$89M$20.4M
Jun 2022$97.6M$21.5M
Jul 2022$97.2M$18.6M
Aug 2022$86.3M$17.2M
Sep 2022$87.6M$17.4M
Oct 2022$75.2M$15.6M
Nov 2022$80M$17.7M
Dec 2022$76.5M$14.7M
Jan 2023$78.2M$18.7M
Feb 2023$80.5M$17.6M
Mar 2023$94.1M$17.4M
Apr 2023$75M$16.6M
May 2023$79.6M$18.7M
Jun 2023$81.4M$14.7M
Jul 2023$83.1M$15.8M
Aug 2023$79.6M$14.8M
Sep 2023$74.5M$16.8M
Oct 2023$72.7M$17.3M
Nov 2023$79.3M$17.9M
Dec 2023$66.1M$15M
Jan 2024$80.5M$15.9M
Feb 2024$73.7M$17M
Mar 2024$83M$17.2M
Apr 2024$79.2M$19.8M
May 2024$78.7M$19.4M
Jun 2024$103M$15.4M
Jul 2024$86.3M$15.9M
Aug 2024$83.5M$16.9M
Sep 2024$82.4M$18M
Oct 2024$92M$19.6M
Nov 2024$81.2M$15.1M
Dec 2024$83.5M$12.9M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 3402.39 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $646M
    21.7% of world
  2. 2
    $474M
    15.9% of world
  3. 3
    $305M
    10.3% of world
  4. 4
    $217M
    7.3% of world
  5. 5
    $107M
    3.6% of world
  6. 6
    $105M
    3.5% of world
  7. 7
    $99.7M
    3.4% of world
  8. 8
    $85.9M
    2.9% of world
  9. 9
    $83.1M
    2.8% of world
  10. 10
    $77.4M
    2.6% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $195M
    6.9% of world
  2. 2
    $179M
    6.4% of world
  3. 3
    Francepartner reported
    $158M
    5.6% of world
  4. 4
    $111M
    4.0% of world
  5. 5
    $99.8M
    3.6% of world
  6. 6
    $98.7M
    3.5% of world
  7. 7
    Vietnampartner reported
    $92.4M
    3.3% of world
  8. 8
    $87.7M
    3.1% of world
  9. 9
    $83.7M
    3.0% of world
  10. 10
    $74.8M
    2.7% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 3402.39 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$58.6M
−6.3% vs 2023, 2.0% of world
India imports in 2024
$53.4M
+25.1% vs 2023, 1.9% of world

India does not publish detailed six digit trade figures. These are mirror figures, built from what the 28 major economies reported about their trade with India, so treat them as a lower bound.

India exports to

  1. 1
    $15.1M
    25.8% of exports
  2. 2
    $6.35M
    10.8% of exports
  3. 3
    $5.42M
    9.3% of exports
  4. 4
    $3.79M
    6.5% of exports
  5. 5
    $3.04M
    5.2% of exports
  6. 6
    $2.87M
    4.9% of exports
  7. 7
    $2.54M
    4.3% of exports
  8. 8
    $2.2M
    3.8% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $15.7M
    29.4% of imports
  2. 2
    $7.68M
    14.4% of imports
  3. 3
    $4.86M
    9.1% of imports
  4. 4
    $4.4M
    8.2% of imports
  5. 5
    $4.11M
    7.7% of imports
  6. 6
    $3.43M
    6.4% of imports
  7. 7
    $2.75M
    5.1% of imports
  8. 8
    $2.6M
    4.9% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 3402.39

218 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.

Indicative HS code

Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.

Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.

Suppliers of HS 3402.39 chemicals

Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.

Questions about HS 3402.39

Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.

What is HS code 340239?

HS code 340239 (also written 3402.39) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap): other than 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).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 340239?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $2.97B and imports worth $2.8B under HS code 340239. Reported exports changed by +6.3% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 340239?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (21.7% of world exports), Germany (15.9% of world exports) and United States (10.3% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 340239?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (6.9% of world imports), United States (6.4% of world imports) and France (5.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 340239?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $58.6M and imported at least $53.4M under HS code 340239 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was United States.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 340239?

CompoundList lists 218 chemicals under this code, including Sodium lauryl sulfate, Lauryl sulfate and Sodium tetradecyl sulfate. Codes marked indicative are assigned from the chemical's structure class or chapter, so confirm the final classification with your customs broker.

Is the HS code the same in every country?

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.