HS chapter 34

Soap, organic surface-active agents

Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster. India sold USD 1.05 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.41 bn. It is a top-five export to 1 country in our data.

USD 1.05 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.2% of all exports

USD 1.41 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.2% of all imports

Net importerbalance USD 363.9 mn

Exports 43% Imports 57%

Top 10 markets for India's exports

#1 United States USD 167.0 mn16%
#2 United Arab Emirates USD 100.2 mn10%
#3 Bangladesh USD 72.1 mn7%
#4 Brazil USD 49.8 mn5%
#5 Nepal USD 47.1 mn5%
#6 Saudi Arabia USD 45.1 mn4%
#7 United Kingdom USD 31.2 mn3%
#8 Sri Lanka USD 29.7 mn3%
#9 Russia USD 29.1 mn3%
#10 China USD 25.5 mn2%

Top 10 suppliers to India

#1 Indonesia USD 239.3 mn17%
#2 Germany USD 195.0 mn14%
#3 China USD 163.7 mn12%
#4 United States USD 159.1 mn11%
#5 South Korea USD 117.0 mn8%
#6 Japan USD 115.1 mn8%
#7 Malaysia USD 49.4 mn4%
#8 Italy USD 43.1 mn3%
#9 Thailand USD 41.2 mn3%
#10 France USD 35.2 mn2%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 34; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Certificates and permits usually involved

Chemical and plastic products: safety data sheets for classified goods; BIS quality control orders apply to some imports.

General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.

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HS 34: questions

How much HS 34 does India export?

India exported USD 1.05 bn of HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents) in 2024, 0.2% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 167.0 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

Where does India buy HS 34 from?

India imported USD 1.41 bn of chapter 34 in 2024, most of it from Indonesia (USD 239.3 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

What certificates does HS 34 usually need?

Chemical and plastic products: safety data sheets for classified goods; BIS quality control orders apply to some imports. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.