Classic Car Buffing Compound
A medium-cut rubbing compound for vintage automobile paint correction before final polishing, with diminishing abrasives. It is a coachwork preparation for professional show car restoration, falling under tariff item 3405.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the compound is in powder form for scouring
Scouring pastes and powders are classified under 3405.40.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the compound is not a scouring powder; it must be for paint correction
• Declare it as a coachwork polish under 3405.30.00
• Provide technical data on abrasives to support classification
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