Kiwi Black Shoe Polish Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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