Modelling pastes, including those for children; dental wax, impression compounds, in sets or packings for retail sale or in plates and similar forms; dentistry preparations with plaster base
In plain English
This category includes modelling pastes, such as those intended for children, as well as dental wax and other dentistry preparations that have a plaster base. These items are specifically defined by their packaging, which must be in sets, packings for retail sale, plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks, or similar forms. The classification distinguishes between general modelling pastes and dental products, with the latter including impression compounds and other preparations used in dentistry.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Modelling pastes; preparations known as dental wax, put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms, other preparations for use in dentistry
Chapter 34 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Bar soap (3401) vs. liquid soap (3401.30 from 2022 HS update) — pre-2022 some liquid soaps were misclassified as 3402.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 34
- 3401 — Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, …
- 3402 — Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (inc…
- 3403 — Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of …
- 3404 — Waxes; artificial, prepared
- 3405 — Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (…
- 3406 — Candles, tapers and the like