New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%—6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇺🇸United States6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3404.90.10Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the paste contains wax

Wax-based pastes may be classified as artificial waxes.

3405.90.00Same rate: 6.5%

If the paste is used for other surfaces

General-purpose pastes may not be specific to wood.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the paste does not contain wax, as wax-based pastes may be classified under heading 34.04

• Include a product description on the invoice that specifies its use for wood floors

• Ensure the paste is not in bar or cake form to avoid classification under heading 34.01

Related Products under Tariff item 3405.20.00

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.