Brass Metal Polish Cream from China
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.
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 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