U.S. exports of Polishes, Creams & Similar Preparations (NESOI) (HS 340590) totaled $36.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Polishes, Creams & Similar Preparations (NESOI) paid $935K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataJapan leads US imports under this residual heading, followed by Taiwan and South Korea, reflecting the strong role of East Asian chemical manufacturers in supplying specialty surface-care formulations. The single 10-digit line 3405900000 captures all polishes, creams, and similar preparations not elsewhere classified — a broad catch-all that includes metal polishes, furniture creams, and multi-surface care products that don't fit the more specific subheadings for footwear, floor, or vehicle polishes. Importers should verify that formulations containing solvents or aerosol propellants comply with EPA VOC regulations and applicable state air-quality rules. Classification disputes often arise at the boundary between this NESOI provision and heading 3402 (surface-active preparations) or 3304 (cosmetic preparations), making precise formulation documentation essential.
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243 import shipments a month
The key distinction is function and composition: 3405 covers preparations designed to polish, protect, or impart a shine to surfaces (including those with wax or abrasive content), while 3402 covers preparations whose primary action is cleaning via surface-active agents. If a product's principal function is polishing or protecting rather than cleaning, 3405 is generally correct, but formulation data and intended use should be documented carefully. Consult a licensed customs broker for borderline cases.
Imports from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the country of origin and specific product composition. Given that South Korea and Taiwan are among the leading suppliers, importers should verify current Section 301 applicability and any applicable exclusions with a licensed customs broker before entry.
Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 3405
Subheading 340590 · $36.0M of $45.2M
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Exports · August 2026
destination
customs district
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rate provision · imports
1.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.59% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$36.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $86.5M of Polishes, Creams & Similar Preparations (NESOI) and exported $402.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3405900000 | Polishes and Creams Etc, NESOI | $8.1M | 11.59% | 98.59% | $935K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3405900000 | Polishes and Creams Etc, NESOI | $36.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.