Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

HS v2017 Code: 340530

About polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

HS code 340530 covers a diverse range of polishing and cleaning products used for the maintenance and care of vehicle exteriors. These products play a vital role in the automotive industry, helping to preserve the appearance and value of cars, trucks, and other coachwork. As an important segment of the broader cleaning and maintenance products market, this industry contributes to the overall efficiency and aesthetics of the transportation sector.

Production process

The production of polishes, creams, and similar preparations under HS code 340530 typically involves the blending and formulation of various chemical compounds. Key steps include the selection and mixing of abrasives, solvents, surfactants, and other functional ingredients to create the desired cleaning, polishing, and protective properties. Manufacturers may also employ techniques such as emulsification, thickening, and pH adjustment to achieve the optimal product consistency and performance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 340530 products include a range of raw materials such as mineral oils, waxes, silicones, and synthetic resins. Specialized abrasives like aluminium oxide or silicon carbide are also commonly used. Additionally, manufacturers may require various types of machinery and equipment for the mixing, blending, and packaging of these formulations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 340530 industry are polishes, creams, and similar preparations designed for the cleaning and maintenance of vehicle exteriors. These products are often consumed by 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, whether or not containing soap, and 340120 Soap in other forms.

Revisions to 340530

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 340530. The most recent 1 version of this code (340530) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 340530 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, 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/v2017/340530'>340530: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340510'>340510: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> 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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