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Shoe Shine Paste from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• 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