Carnauba Car Wax Paste from Japan
A premium paste wax made from carnauba wax designed specifically for hand application on vehicle exteriors to provide a high-gloss protective finish. It falls under HTS 3405.30.00.00 as a polish for coachwork (vehicle bodywork), excluding metal polishes and waxes of heading 3404 due to its emulsified preparation form. Not suitable for metal surfaces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify product is explicitly for non-metal coachwork surfaces to avoid reclassification as metal polish under 3405.40
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and composition details to confirm exclusion from heading 3404 waxes
• Label clearly as 'for automotive paint surfaces only' to prevent CBP scrutiny