--- title: "HSN Code for Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes | HSN Chapter 34 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes (Chapter 34) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/" --- # HSN Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, “dental waxes” and dental preparations with a basis of plaster Part of [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 3401 | [Soap; organic surface-active products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3401/) | 5% | | 3402 | [Surface-active agents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3402/) | 18% | | 3403 | [lubricating preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3403/) | 18% | | 3404 | [Artificial waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3404/) | 12% | | 3405 | [Footwear creams](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3405/) | 18% | | 3406 | [Candles & tapers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3406/) | 5% | | 3407 | [Modelling pastes and preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3407/) | 18% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 34 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹9,110 Cr (+10.54% YoY) — 0.2460% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹12,455 Cr (+26.12% YoY) — 0.2042% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹3,345 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #66 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 13.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #52 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +22.09% in FY 2021-22 - Export growth (7Y): 2.1x (₹4,329.69 Cr to ₹9,110.16 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 34 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 4,329.69 | 0.1877% | — | 6,462.93 | 0.1798% | — | −2,133.24 | #53 | | FY 2019-20 | 4,459.59 | 0.2010% | +3.00% | 6,059.73 | 0.1803% | −6.24% | −1,600.14 | #52 | | FY 2020-21 | 5,244.55 | 0.2430% | +17.60% | 6,842.67 | 0.2347% | +12.92% | −1,598.12 | #52 | | FY 2021-22 | 6,403.28 | 0.2035% | +22.09% | 9,470.94 | 0.2071% | +38.41% | −3,067.66 | #53 | | FY 2022-23 | 7,451.92 | 0.2058% | +16.38% | 10,934.40 | 0.1902% | +15.45% | −3,482.48 | #53 | | FY 2023-24 | 8,241.75 | 0.2278% | +10.60% | 9,876.04 | 0.1759% | −9.68% | −1,634.29 | #51 | | FY 2024-25 | 9,110.16 | 0.2460% | +10.54% | 12,455.40 | 0.2042% | +26.12% | −3,345.24 | #52 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 13.20%/yr, imports 11.55%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 34 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 13.20% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 34 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4,329.69 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9,110.16 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 34 ranked #52 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 34 ranks #52 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #66 of 97. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 34 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 34 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 22.09% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹3,345.24 Crore in HSN Chapter 34 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹12,455.40 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9,110.16 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,345.24 Crore — ranking #66 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 11.55% CAGR signals rising demand for Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes India's imports under HSN Chapter 34 have grown at 11.55% CAGR, reaching ₹12,455.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 06 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | ₹2,08,129 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | ₹1,70,244 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) | ₹59,003 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | ₹34,411 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | ₹30,117 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | ₹22,863 Cr | | #7 | HSN Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes (this hsn chapter) | ₹9,110 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | ₹3,358 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | ₹3,248 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Chapter 31: Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | ₹1,367 Cr | | #11 | [HSN Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | ₹169 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 28 | [Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | | 29 | [Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | | 30 | [Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | | 31 | [Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | | 32 | [Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | | 33 | [Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | | 35 | [Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | | 36 | [Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | | 37 | [Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | | 38 | [Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) |