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Shoe Shine Travel Set

A portable kit with mini shoe polish, brush, cloth, and shine applicator for maintaining footwear during travel. Classified in HTS 9605.00.00.00 as a travel set for shoe cleaning. Designed for personal use in hotels or on trips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+12.5%20.6%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3405.90.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20.6%

If shoe polish imported alone

Polishes and creams for leather classify under Chapter 34 as chemical preparations.

9603.29.40Lower: 19.5% vs 20.6%

If brushes sold individually

Artists' brushes or shoe brushes fall under heading 9603 for broom and brush making.

4202.12Higher: 30.1% vs 20.6%

If empty executive leather carrying case

Leather cases or bags without contents are Chapter 42 travel goods.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify polish as non-hazardous; provide SDS for chemicals to speed customs clearance

• Ensure the set is packed for retail sale as a unit to maintain 9605 classification