Brass Metal Polish Cream
A creamy polish specifically formulated for cleaning and shining brass surfaces like fixtures and hardware. It contains mild abrasives and surface-active agents that remove tarnish without scratching, distinguishing it from wax-based products in heading 3404. Classified under 3405.90 as a metal polish preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains artificial waxes as primary ingredient
Wax-based polishes fall under 3404, excluded from 3405 per chapter notes.
If for bar or cake forms with soap base and abrasives
Soap-based abrasive bars are in 3401; only molded pieces qualify, others shift to 3405.
If primarily petroleum-based light oils
Petroleum oils defined in Chapter 27 note 2 supersede if not qualifying as preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the preparation contains no waxes from heading 3404; provide lab analysis if abrasive content exceeds soap limits
• Label as 'metal polish' with safety data sheets for hazardous ingredients like abrasives or solvents
• Avoid misclassification as scouring powder if not in paste form; check for petroleum oil content per Chapter 27 notes
Related Products under HTS 3405.90.00.00
Furniture Wood Polish Spray
An aerosol spray polish for wood furniture that cleans, restores shine, and protects surfaces using emulsified agents. It lacks the waxy character excluded under heading 3404, fitting as a furniture polish preparation. Falls under 3405.90 for non-wax polishes.
Stainless Steel Scouring Paste
A thick paste with fine abrasives for scouring stainless steel cookware and surfaces, removing grime without soap base. As a scouring paste not in bar form, it fits 3405.90 per chapter notes on abrasives.
Floor Cleaning Scouring Powder
A powdered preparation with abrasives for scrubbing tile and floor surfaces, not molded thus in 3405 per notes. Lacks soap solubility for 3401, suitable for general floor scouring.
Ceramic Tile Scouring Cream
Creamy scouring preparation for ceramic tiles and bathroom surfaces, featuring biodegradable abrasives. Fits 3405.90 as floor/metal-like polish excluding waxes.
Aluminum Wheel Polish Aerosol
Aerosol polish for alloy wheels, removing brake dust with specialized agents. Non-wax formulation for 3405.90 metal polishes.
Leather Furniture Cream
Cream for cleaning and conditioning leather sofas, non-wax based. 3405.90 for furniture polishes.