Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

HS code 340520 covers a range of products used for the maintenance and care of wooden surfaces, including furniture, floors, and other woodwork. These polishes, creams, and similar preparations play a vital role in preserving the appearance and longevity of wooden items, making them an essential part of the broader wood products industry. As consumers and businesses alike seek to maintain the value and aesthetic appeal of their wooden assets, the demand for these specialized products continues to grow, contributing to the overall economic activity in the sector.

The production of polishes, creams, and similar preparations for wooden surfaces typically involves a combination of blending, mixing, and formulation techniques. Manufacturers may start with a base of oils, waxes, or solvents, and then add various additives and compounds to achieve the desired properties, such as shine, protection, and ease of application. The specific production methods can vary depending on the product formulation, but often include steps like emulsification, homogenization, and quality control testing to ensure the final product meets industry standards.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 340520 products include a variety of raw materials, such as 3404 Artificial waxes and prepared waxes, 2710 Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents, and 3403 (Lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, anti-rust or anti-corrosion preparations and mould release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials, but excluding preparations containing, as basic constituents, 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals). Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized equipment, such as blending tanks, mixing machines, and packaging lines, to ensure the efficient and consistent production of these products.

The primary outputs of HS code 340520 are the polishes, creams, and similar preparations used for the maintenance and care of wooden furniture, floors, and other woodwork. These products are often consumed by 9403 Furniture and parts thereof, 4401 Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms, and 4403 Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, as well as by individual consumers and businesses that own or maintain wooden assets.