The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has officially expanded its scope, and soap manufacturers across India and the Middle East need to prepare. If you export soap bars, flakes, or organic soaps to the EU, your products may now be subject to strict new sustainability checks.
Under the latest updates, the European Commission has added specific HSN (Combined Nomenclature) codes for soaps due to their high content of palm oil and other natural derivatives.
NEW HSN CODES FOR SOAP EXPORTERS
If your export catalog includes the following, you must now comply with EUDR traceability rules:
CN 3401 11 00: Soap and organic surface-active products in the form of bars, cakes, or molded pieces.
CN 3401 20: Soap in other forms, including soap flakes and powders.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR INDIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Palm oil is a primary ingredient in many soap formulations. Whether you are sourcing raw materials from Southeast Asia for manufacturing in Maharashtra, or exporting finished luxury soaps from Dubai, you must now prove that the palm oil used did not originate from recently deforested land.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
Verify Your HSN Codes: Ensure your shipping and compliance teams are aware of the new classifications.
Trace Your Raw Materials: Collect geolocation data for the plantations where your palm oil or cocoa butter was harvested.
Secure Your EU Market Access: Non-compliant shipments risk being turned away at EU borders starting in late 2026.
Don’t let complex regulations disrupt your business. Visit Detroit Consultancy to learn how we can help you navigate the new EUDR requirements and keep your exports moving smoothly.