3402.50.51.00 - Other 🖩

This category, HTS 3402.50.51.00, encompasses "Other" preparations put up for retail sale that fall under the broader classification of organic surface-active agents and washing preparations, excluding those explicitly classified as soap (heading 3401). It covers a wide array of cleaning and washing products designed for direct consumer use, such as specialized household cleaners, laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and general purpose surface cleaners, provided they are not exclusively soap-based. The key characteristic is their formulation as a preparation containing organic surface-active agents or as a surface-active preparation intended for direct retail sale.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 3402.50.11.00, is crucial. The sibling category specifically covers preparations *containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent*. HTS 3402.50.51.00, conversely, applies to retail-ready preparations that *do not* meet this specific aromatic criterion, or where the surface-active agents used are primarily non-aromatic in nature, such as aliphatic alcohols or fatty acids. This distinction hinges on the chemical composition of the surface-active components within the preparation.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of a product under 3402.50.51.00 is final, based on it being a retail-ready organic surface-active agent or preparation, and not containing aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agents as defined in its sibling category. Classification decisions should rely on a detailed examination of the product's ingredient list and intended use to ensure accurate adherence to the scope of this "Other" designation.