Chapter 3405 — Customs Tariff Headings

3405.20.00Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork

3405.30.00Polishes and similar preparations for coachwork, other than metal polishes

3405.40.00Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations

3405.90.00Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 34.05

Angelus Easy Cleaner for Leather

A foam cleaner specifically formulated for patent leather shoes, removing dirt without leaving residue. It combines cleaning and polishing actions, making it a preparation for footwear rather than a pure soap or wax.

Boot Black Liquid Polish

A liquid shoe polish designed for military boots, providing dye and polish in one application. As a liquid preparation for footwear, it falls under this tariff item when used in manufacturing shoe care products.

Collonil Carbon Pro Shoe Cream

An impregnated cream with carbon pro technology for stain-resistant leather shoes, providing a matte finish and protection. This cream is a preparation for footwear, not a pure wax, and qualifies when used in manufacturing.

Dr. Martens Wonder Balm

A versatile balm for conditioning leather boots, bags, and jackets, with natural oils for waterproofing. While it is a balm, if it is in liquid form and used in manufacturing, it can fall under this tariff item.

Kiwi Black Shoe Polish Paste

A traditional paste shoe polish made from waxes, solvents, and pigments for leather footwear. Although it is a paste, if it is in liquid form for manufacturing, it could qualify, but as a paste it is typically excluded from this liquid-specific item.

Lexol Leather Conditioner Cream

A pH-balanced cream conditioner for automotive leather seats, containing lanolin and emollients. As a cream for leather, it is a preparation for leather, but this tariff item is for liquid shoe shine preparations, so it may not qualify unless it is liquid and for footwear.

Mink Oil Leather Preserver

An oil-based preserver for baseball gloves and jackets, providing conditioning and protection. As an oil-based preparation, it may be liquid, but it is for leather goods generally, not specifically footwear, and may not be for manufacturing shoe care products.

Nikwax Leather Waterproofing Wax

A water-based wax emulsion for hiking boots, re-waterproofing breathable leather. As an emulsion, it is a liquid preparation for footwear, and if used in manufacturing, it falls under this tariff item.

Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP

A thick beeswax-blended paste for rugged leather, offering long-lasting protection. As a paste, it is not a liquid preparation, so it does not fit this tariff item unless it is in liquid form for manufacturing.

Saddle Soap Bar for Leather

A traditional glycerin-based soap bar for cleaning and conditioning leather saddles. Although it is a soap, it is a preparation for leather, but as a bar, it is not a liquid, so it does not qualify for this tariff item.

White Diamond Leather Cream

An emery cream for white leather shoes, cleaning and shining in one step. As a cream, it is not a liquid preparation, so it does not fit this tariff item unless it is liquid and for manufacturing.

Bick 4 Leather Conditioner

A milky emulsion conditioner designed for fine leathers such as gloves and jackets, penetrating to prevent cracking. Its alcohol-free formula suits delicate skins, and it functions as a leather cream or polish preparation, falling under tariff item 3405.10.90 as a footwear or leather care product.

Ecological Leather Balm

A plant-based balm for vegan leather alternatives, but formulated for real leather care. It functions as a leather polish or cream, falling under tariff item 3405.10.90 as a preparation for footwear or leather, despite its eco-friendly positioning.

Renuzit Leather Protector Spray

A spray for leather furniture and footwear protection, designed to shield against stains and moisture. It is a preparation for leather care, falling under tariff item 3405.10.90 as a polish or similar preparation.

Tarrago Nano Protector for Shoes

A nanotech spray for suede and leather shoes, designed for waterproofing and protection. It is a preparation for footwear or leather, falling under tariff item 3405.10.90 as a polish or similar preparation.

Bona Hardwood Floor Polish Cream

A water-based cream polish formulated for sealed hardwood floors, providing protection and shine without silicone or wax. It falls under tariff item 3405.20.00 as a preparation for the maintenance of wooden floors, excluded from heading 34.04 because it is not a wax.

Guardsman Wood Furniture Reviver Cream

A reviving cream for antique wooden furniture that repairs minor scratches and restores luster using non-wax fillers. It is classified under 3405.20.00 as a cream for the maintenance of wooden furniture, with the non-wax formulation distinguishing it from heading 34.04.

Howard Restor-A-Finish Hardwood Floor Polish

A liquid restorative polish for hardwood floors that penetrates and rejuvenates wood finish without leaving residue. It falls under 3405.20.00 as a preparation for the maintenance of wooden floors, despite its liquid form, as it is not a wax and is specifically formulated for wood.

Method Squirt + Mop Wood Floor Polish

A concentrated liquid polish dispensed via squirt bottle for hardwood floor maintenance and shine. Its specific wood floor formulation places it under 3405.20.00 as a preparation for the maintenance of wooden floors, excluding it from soap headings per chapter note 1(c).

Minwax Paste Finishing Wax Alternative Cream

A cream formulation mimicking paste wax effects for woodwork finishing on cabinets and trim, using synthetic polymers instead of natural waxes. It falls under 3405.20.00 as a cream for the maintenance of wooden furniture and woodwork, with the synthetic polymer base excluding it from heading 34.04.

Murphy Oil Soap Wood Floor Treatment

A liquid treatment combining soap and oil emulsions for cleaning and conditioning wood floors. It is excluded from soap heading 34.01 per chapter note 1(c) and classified under 3405.20.00 as a preparation for the maintenance of wooden floors.

Old English Lemon Oil Furniture Polish

An oil-based polish that cleans, conditions, and protects lemon-scented wooden furniture surfaces from drying. It is classified under 3405.20.00 for its specific wood furniture maintenance function, separate from pure oils, as it is a preparation for wood care.

Pledge Lemon Wood Polish

An aerosol spray polish designed for cleaning and shining wooden furniture, containing emulsified oils and solvents that restore wood surfaces without wax buildup. It falls under 3405.20.00 as a preparation for the maintenance of wooden furniture, with the aerosol form not affecting classification.

SC Johnson Paste Wood Floor Cleaner Polish

A thick paste polish combining cleaning agents and shine enhancers for hardwood floors and woodwork. It is classified under 3405.20.00 due to the exclusion of wax and its specific wood floor application per chapter notes, as it is not a wax of heading 34.04.

Weiman Wood Furniture Cream Polish

A multi-step cream polish system for wood furniture restoration and daily maintenance. It falls under 3405.20.00 as it targets wooden furniture surfaces specifically, with the cream form and wood-specific formulation distinguishing it from other polish categories.

Automotive Paint Clay Bar

A synthetic clay bar used with lubricant to remove embedded contaminants from car paint prior to polishing. It qualifies under tariff item 3405.30.00 as a preparation for coachwork decontamination, not a scouring powder or wax.

Boat Hull Polish

A specialized cream polish for fiberglass and gelcoat boat hulls to remove oxidation and restore shine. It is classified under tariff item 3405.30.00 as a coachwork preparation for marine vehicles, excluding metal fittings, and provides UV protection.

Bumper Restoration Polish

A color-restoring polish for faded plastic vehicle bumpers and trim, returning OEM appearance. It is classified under tariff item 3405.30.00 for non-metal coachwork components, containing UV blockers and plasticizers.

Carnauba Car Wax Paste

A premium paste wax made from carnauba wax designed for hand application on vehicle exteriors to provide a high-gloss protective finish. It falls under tariff item 3405.30.00 as a polish for coachwork, excluding waxes of heading 34.04.

Classic Car Buffing Compound

A medium-cut rubbing compound for vintage automobile paint correction before final polish. It is classified under tariff item 3405.30.00 as a coachwork preparation with diminishing abrasives, professional-grade for show car restoration.

Convertible Top Cleaner and Protectant

A specialized foam preparation for cleaning and UV-protecting convertible top fabrics and vinyl. While primarily fabric, it is classified as a coachwork preparation under tariff item 3405.30.00 when vehicle-specific, restoring water repellency.

Fiberglass Cleaner Wax

An all-in-one cleaner and protectant for fiberglass boat hulls and RV bodies, removing oxidation while applying protection. It is classified as a coachwork polish under tariff item 3405.30.00 due to its emulsified preparation form, not a true wax of 3404.

Liquid Car Polymer Sealant

A sprayable liquid sealant containing synthetic polymers for protecting automotive paint from UV damage and water spotting. It is classified in tariff item 3405.30.00 as a coachwork polish preparation, distinct from solid waxes and polishes.

Motorcycle Paint Polish

A liquid polish formulated for motorcycle fairings and tanks, removing fine scratches and enhancing color depth. Tariff item 3405.30.00 covers coachwork for all vehicles including motorcycles, leaving a protective hydrophobic layer.

Nano Ceramic Car Coating Polish

A silicone dioxide-based liquid polish creating a ceramic-like hydrophobic coating on vehicle paint. It is an advanced coachwork preparation under tariff item 3405.30.00, professional installer grade lasting 5+ years.

Paint Sealant Applicator Kit Polish

A liquid sealant polish sold with foam applicator pads for easy vehicle paint protection. The polish component falls under tariff item 3405.30.00 for coachwork; the pads are secondary, providing 12-month durability.

Quick Detailer Spray

An aerosol spray for removing light dust, fingerprints, and water spots from vehicle paint between washes. It falls under tariff item 3405.30.00 for coachwork polishes, featuring quick-evaporating solvents and polymers, safe for all paints.

RV Gelcoat Restorer

A heavy-cutting compound for restoring oxidized RV fiberglass gelcoat surfaces to original gloss. It is specifically for coachwork of recreational vehicles under tariff item 3405.30.00, containing mild abrasives safe for gelcoat.

Truck Fleet Polish

An industrial-strength liquid polish for commercial truck paint fleets, removing road film and protecting against corrosion. It is classified under tariff item 3405.30.00 for coachwork despite commercial end-use, and is high-volume dilution compatible.

Wheel Well Coating Polish

An undercarriage coating polish for wheel wells and chassis protection against salt and debris. It is a coachwork preparation under tariff item 3405.30.00 for painted underbody surfaces, creating a rubberized protective barrier.

Ajax All-Purpose Cleanser Powder

A powdered scouring preparation with mild abrasives for cleaning counters, appliances, and cookware. It is classified under tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring powder, distinct from waxes or molded soap forms.

Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser

A powdered scouring preparation containing oxalic acid and feldspar for cleaning stainless steel, porcelain, and tile surfaces. It falls under tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring powder not in bar or cake form, designed to remove stains and grime.

Bon Ami Polishing Powder Cleanser

A natural feldspar-based powdered scouring preparation for polishing and cleaning glass, stainless steel, and fine china without scratching. It falls under tariff item 3405.40.00 as a non-molded scouring powder, excluding soap or wax-based products.

Cif Cream Scouring Paste

A creamy scouring paste with micro-abrasives for removing limescale and stains from kitchen surfaces and cookware. It is classified under tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring paste, not in powder or molded soap form, and free of wax.

Comet Bathroom Cleaner Powder

A powdered scouring preparation with bleach and abrasives for removing soap scum, grime, and stains from bathtubs, sinks, and tiles. It is classified under tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring powder, meeting the criteria for non-molded abrasive cleaners.

Easy-Off Oven Cleaner Paste

A heavy-duty scouring paste for dissolving baked-on grease and food residues in ovens and grills. It is under tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring preparation in paste form, excluding soap bars or waxes.

Revere Ware Copper Cleaner Powder

A powdered scouring preparation formulated for copper pots and pans, removing oxidation and stains. It is under tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring powder, avoiding soap or wax exclusions, and is safe for cookware restoration.

Soft Scrub with Bleach Cleanser Gel

A gel-form scouring preparation with bleach for bathrooms and kitchens, cutting through grime and mildew. Tariff item 3405.40.00 covers this as a non-powder, non-molded scouring product excluding soap, with a thick formula that clings to surfaces.

Wright's Silver Polish Cream

A scouring cream polish for tarnish removal on silver, brass, and chrome surfaces using mild abrasives. It is classified in tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring preparation in cream form, not wax-based or soap molded, and restores shine.

Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser Powder

An industrial-strength powdered scouring preparation for porcelain, fiberglass, and metal, tackling rust and calcium buildup. It is in tariff item 3405.40.00 as a scouring powder for retail use, versatile for home and light commercial cleaning.

Aluminum Wheel Polish Aerosol

An aerosol polish designed for cleaning and shining aluminum alloy wheels, formulated to remove brake dust and road grime. It contains mild abrasives and surface-active agents but no wax, placing it under tariff item 3405.90.00 as a metal polish preparation.

Automotive Interior Plastic Polish

A non-wax polish formulated for cleaning and protecting automotive interior plastic surfaces, such as dashboards and trim. It contains emulsified agents that restore shine without leaving a waxy residue. This product falls under tariff item 3405.90.00 as an 'other' polish preparation.

Brass Metal Polish Cream

A creamy polish specifically for brass surfaces, containing mild abrasives and surface-active agents to remove tarnish without scratching. It is not a wax and does not contain petroleum oils, so it qualifies as a metal polish under tariff item 3405.90.00.

Car Metal Polish Compound

A polishing compound for car chrome and aluminum parts, using lubricants and mild abrasives to achieve a high shine. It excludes petroleum oils and waxes, making it a metal polish under tariff item 3405.90.00.

Ceramic Tile Scouring Cream

A creamy scouring preparation for ceramic tiles and bathroom surfaces, featuring biodegradable abrasives. It is not in bar or cake form and does not contain soap, so it falls under tariff item 3405.90.00 as a scouring preparation.

Floor Cleaning Scouring Powder

A powdered scouring preparation with abrasives for scrubbing tile and floor surfaces. It is not molded into bars or cakes, so it remains in heading 3405 per chapter note 2. It lacks soap solubility, distinguishing it from soap products, and fits tariff item 3405.90.00.