Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Packs
Pre-measured laundry detergent pods containing organic surface-active agents for retail sale, designed for easy use in washing machines. Classified under HTS 3402.50.51.00 as surface-active preparations put up for retail sale, other than soap or those in heading 3401. They meet the criteria for organic surface-active agents by reducing surface tension when mixed with water.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily soap-based and water-soluble
Water-soluble soap bars or liquids fall under heading 3401, excluding surface-active agents alone.
If not put up for retail sale, e.g., bulk industrial supply
Preparations not specifically packaged for retail go to other subheadings outside retail provision.
If sold as a chemical preparation for institutional cleaning
Certain chemical admixtures not qualifying as surface-active may shift to Chapter 38 prepared binders.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product meets the organic surface-active agent test (surface tension reduction to ≤45 dyne/cm at 0.5% concentration) per Chapter Note 2
• Ensure retail packaging labeling complies with CPSC and EPA requirements for household detergents
• Avoid misclassification as soap (heading 3401) if not water-soluble; provide lab analysis if challenged
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Method All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
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Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Pre-moistened wipes with quaternary ammonium surface-active agents for sanitizing surfaces, sold in retail pop-up tubs. Classified in HTS 3402.50.51.00 as retail cleaning preparations with surface-active agents. Excludes soap-based products per heading scope.
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Cleaning Sponges
Melamine foam sponges with added surface-active cleaning solution for retail sale, effective on tough stains. Under HTS 3402.50.51.00 as retail cleaning preparation incorporating surface-active agents. Abrasive nature allowed if not powder form.
Lysol Bathroom Cleaner Foam
Foaming bathroom cleaner with organic surfactants for retail aerosol cans, targeting soap scum and grime. HTS 3402.50.51.00 covers this retail surface-active cleaning preparation. Stable emulsion formation qualifies per chapter note.
Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray
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Swiffer WetJet Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner Refills
Liquid cleaning solution refills with surface-active agents for Swiffer mopping systems, retail bottled. HTS 3402.50.51.00 for retail cleaning preparations. Qualifies via emulsion stability test.