Find HS Code and trade information for clean tablets

Clean Tablets

Clean tablets refer to a category of products designed for the sanitization and disinfection of surfaces, specifically those used in cleaning and maintaining hygiene. These products typically come in a solid, compressed form and dissolve in water to create a cleaning solution.

Material Composition

The primary components of clean tablets vary depending on their intended use, but common ingredients include:

• Disinfectants: These are the active ingredients responsible for killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Common disinfectants include:
  • Chlorine-based compounds: Such as sodium dichloroisocyanurate (SDIC) or trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA). Effective broad-spectrum disinfectants but can have a strong odor and potential for corrosion.
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs): Offer good cleaning and disinfecting properties and are generally less corrosive than chlorine-based options.
  • Peracetic Acid: A powerful oxidizer used for high-level disinfection.
  • Hydrogen Peroxide: Another oxidizer, often used in environmentally friendly formulations.
• Surfactants: These reduce surface tension, allowing the solution to spread easily and lift dirt and grime.
• Builders: Enhance the effectiveness of the surfactants and disinfectants.
• Chelating Agents: Help to remove mineral deposits and prevent scale buildup.
• Effervescent Agents: Cause the tablet to dissolve rapidly in water, releasing the cleaning solution.
• Colorants & Fragrances: Added for aesthetic purposes and to provide a pleasant scent.

Purpose & Function

The core purpose of clean tablets is to provide a convenient, pre-measured, and portable method for creating disinfecting solutions. They function by:

• Disinfection: Killing or inactivating harmful microorganisms on surfaces.
• Cleaning: Removing dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
• Deodorization: Eliminating unpleasant odors.
• Scale Removal: Preventing and removing mineral buildup.

Usage Scenarios

Clean tablets are employed across a wide range of applications:

• Household Cleaning: Disinfecting kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and other surfaces.
• Healthcare: Sanitizing medical equipment, surfaces in hospitals and clinics, and dental instruments.
• Food Processing: Cleaning and disinfecting food preparation areas, equipment, and surfaces.
• Laundry: As a laundry booster to sanitize clothes and remove stains.
• Water Treatment: Disinfecting water sources, such as swimming pools and wells.
• Industrial Cleaning: Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and surfaces in various industrial settings.
• Travel & Camping: Providing a portable disinfection solution for water purification and surface cleaning.

Common Types

Clean tablets are categorized based on their active ingredients and intended use:

• Chlorine Tablets: Strong disinfectants, often used for swimming pool maintenance and general surface cleaning.
• Quat Tablets: Versatile disinfectants suitable for a wide range of applications, including healthcare and food processing.
• Effervescent Cleaning Tablets: Designed for general surface cleaning and deodorizing, often used in households.
• Dental Disinfectant Tablets: Specifically formulated for disinfecting dental instruments and appliances.
• Water Purification Tablets: Used for disinfecting drinking water in emergency situations or while traveling.
• Toilet Bowl Cleaning Tablets: Contain disinfectants and cleaning agents to sanitize and deodorize toilet bowls.
• Laundry Sanitizing Tablets: Added to laundry loads to kill bacteria and remove stains.

The declared goods are “clean tablets,” which are understood to be medicaments put up in measured doses for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, likely for oral administration. Based on this understanding, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 3004490040: This HS code covers medicaments (excluding those of headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale. Specifically, it applies to “Other” medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, and further categorized as “Other” medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system.

  • 30: Chapter 30 – Pharmaceutical products.
  • 04: Heading 30.04 – Medicaments (excluding goods of headings 30.02, 30.05 or 30.06) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale.
  • 49: Subheading 30.04.49 – Other.
  • 0040: Further specifies “Other” medicaments containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, primarily affecting the central nervous system.

• 3004909231: This HS code also covers medicaments (excluding those of headings 3002, 3005, or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale. However, it is more specific, applying to “Other” medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system, specifically “Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents” containing acetaminophen or its salts, and formulated for oral suspension.

  • 30: Chapter 30 – Pharmaceutical products.
  • 04: Heading 30.04 – Medicaments (excluding goods of headings 30.02, 30.05 or 30.06) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale.
  • 90: Subheading 30.04.90 – Other.
  • 9231: Further specifies “Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents” containing acetaminophen or its salts, for oral suspension.

Tax Information:

Both HS codes 3004490040 and 3004909231 currently have a base tariff of 0.0% and an additional tariff of 0.0%. However, a 30% additional tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is currently 30.0%.