Kiwi Black Shoe Polish Paste from China
A traditional paste shoe polish made from a blend of waxes, solvents, and pigments designed specifically for leather footwear. It provides a high-gloss finish and water resistance when buffed onto shoes. Classified under HTS 3405.10.00.00 as a polish cream for footwear or leather, distinct from pure waxes of heading 3404.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify product composition to ensure it qualifies as a cream or polish, not a pure wax under 3404; provide lab analysis if requested by customs
• Label containers clearly with contents, usage instructions, and safety warnings to meet CPSC and EPA import requirements
• Avoid misclassification as household cleaners; common pitfall is shipping in bulk without retail packaging