Shoe Shine Travel Set
A portable shoe shine set with mini shoe polish, brush, cloth, and shine applicator for maintaining footwear during travel. It qualifies under tariff item 9605.00.00 as a travel set for shoe cleaning, designed for personal use in hotels or on trips.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shoe polish is sold separately from the brush and cloth.
Shoe polish is classified under heading 34.05 as a polishing preparation.
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
• Check that the shoe polish meets Canadian chemical safety standards
• Ensure the set is packaged as a single travel kit to avoid separate classification of the brush
• Declare the applicator as part of the set to the CBSA
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