Polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

HS v2022 Code: 340590

About polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

HS code 340590 covers a diverse range of polishing, cleaning, and similar preparations that are not classified elsewhere in the 3405 heading. These products play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the appearance of various surfaces, from furniture and floors to automobiles and electronics. The global market for these specialized preparations is substantial, driven by the ongoing demand for effective cleaning and polishing solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 340590 typically involves the blending and formulation of various chemical compounds, including solvents, abrasives, and surfactants. Manufacturers may employ a range of mixing, emulsifying, and packaging techniques to create the desired consistency, performance, and packaging for their products. Quality control and testing procedures are essential to ensure the safety, efficacy, and compliance of these preparations with relevant regulations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 340590 include a variety of raw materials such as 340211 Organic surface-active agents, 340219 Other organic surface-active agents, 340290 Preparations containing surface-active agents or soap, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402, and 291531 Ethyl acetate. Specialized machinery for mixing, blending, and packaging the final products is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The products covered by HS code 340590 are primarily used as polishes, creams, and similar preparations for a wide range of applications, including furniture, floors, automobiles, and other surfaces. These preparations are often consumed by 940540 Other electric lamps and lighting fittings, 940560 Illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, and 940510 Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings, among other industries that require effective cleaning and polishing solutions.

Revisions to 340590

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 340590. The most recent 1 version of this code (340590) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 340590.

Family tree for polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/34'>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/v2022/3405'>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/v2022/340590'>340590: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340510'>340510: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340520'>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/v2022/340530'>340530: Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340540'>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>"]

    

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