Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

HS v2017 Code: 340510

About polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

HS code 340510 covers a diverse range of polishes, creams, and similar preparations used for the care and maintenance of footwear and leather goods. These products play a vital role in the broader leather and textile industries, helping to preserve and protect valuable consumer and commercial items. As a key component of the global import/export trade, the 340510 industry generates significant economic activity and supports a wide range of downstream applications.

Production process

The production of HS 340510 items typically involves the blending and formulation of various chemical compounds, including waxes, oils, solvents, and abrasives. Manufacturers use specialized mixing and packaging equipment to create consistent, high-quality products. The specific techniques may vary depending on the intended use and desired properties of the final polish or cream, but often include steps such as emulsification, milling, and filling into containers.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 340510 industry include raw materials such as 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap, 340119 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, waxes, oils, solvents, and abrasives. Manufacturers also require specialized production equipment, packaging materials, and transportation services to bring their products to market.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 340510 industry are polishes, creams, and similar preparations for the care and maintenance of footwear, leather goods, and other surfaces. These products are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 420100 Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like, 420310 Articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather, and 950610 (Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools). The 340510 industry also supports the broader leather care and maintenance market, contributing to the longevity and appearance of a variety of consumer and commercial goods.

Revisions to 340510

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 340510. The most recent 1 version of this code (340510) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 340510 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/34'>34: Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3405'>3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340510'>340510: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340520'>340520: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340530'>340530: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340540'>340540: Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations; (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics, cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340590'>340590: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]

    

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