HTS Code · Chapter 34 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

3402.49.10.00Aromatic or modified aromatic

Also written 3402491000 and 3402.49.1000

HTS Code 3402.49.10.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesSoap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plasterOrganic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401:Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale:Other:Aromatic or modified aromatic in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 3402.49.10.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 39% to 41.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 3402.49.10.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 41.5%; $4,150.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 41.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $14,197.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty4%
Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 3402.49.10.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 4%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 15.4¢/kg + 53.5%
Units of Quantity: kg

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China41.5%
Mexico14%
Canada14%
Vietnam16.5%
Germany10%

Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 3402.49.10.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from China pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China

41.5%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	4%	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	41.5%
Mexico	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	14%0% with USMCA
Canada	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	14%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	16.5%
Germany	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.76	10%
India	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	14%
Ireland	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	16.5%
Malaysia	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	14%
United Kingdom	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	14%
France	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor6%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	14%
Brazil	4%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	41.5%
Bangladesh	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	14%
Cambodia	4%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	14%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from China pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Mexico pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Canada pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Vietnam pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from India pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Thailand pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Malaysia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from United Kingdom pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Indonesia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Brazil pay 41.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Bangladesh pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Cambodia pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3402.49.10.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $3M of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00), down 67% on 2024, mostly from India (57%), Canada (14%) and Germany (9%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
India	$2M	57%	79%	14%
Canada	$404K	14%	48%	14%0% with USMCA
Germany	$268K	9%	44%	10%
Spain	$190K	6%	New	10%
Ireland	$99K	3%	5%	10%
United Kingdom	$65K	2%	117%	14%
New Zealand	$50K	2%	117%	16.5%
Italy	$43K	1%	58%	10%
Saudi Arabia	$34K	1%	New	16.5%
South Korea	$23K	1%	23%	12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 3402.49.10.00.

Section 6 NotesProducts of the Chemical or Allied Industries Chapter 34 NotesSoap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plaster

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What does HTS code 3402.49.10.00 cover?

HTS code 3402.49.10.00 covers aromatic or modified aromatic, classified under Chapter 34 (Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plaster) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 3402.49.10.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3402.49.10.00 is 4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 15.4¢/kg + 53.5%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Vietnam pay 16.5% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of aromatic or modified aromatic (HTS 3402.49.10.00) from Mexico pay 14% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 3402.49.10.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $3M of aromatic or modified aromatic under HTS 3402.49.10.00, mostly from India (57%), Canada (14%) and Germany (9%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3402.49.10.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3402.49.10.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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