Shoe Shine Paste
A paste for buffing shoes, formulated with abrasives and no wax. It is a footwear polish preparation under tariff item 3405.90.00, as it cleans and shines leather without waxy residues.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paste is specifically for footwear or leather
Footwear and leather polishes are classified under 3405.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the paste does not contain wax, which would classify under heading 3404
• Ensure the product is not in bar or cake form, as that could reclassify as scouring powder
• Keep the product's ingredient list available for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 3405.90.00
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.