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U.S. imports of polishes, creams & preparations for wood furniture, floors & woodwork (HS 340520) totaled $372K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Polishes, Creams & Preparations for Wood Furniture, Floors & Woodwork paid $33K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $278K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMaintenance preparations for wooden furniture, floors, and other woodwork — including oil-based conditioners, wax polishes, and water-based emulsion finishes — are classified under a single US tariff line (3405200000). Denmark leads US import supply under this heading, followed by the United Kingdom and Turkey, a sourcing pattern that reflects Scandinavian and Northern European dominance in premium wood care chemistry. The heading's scope is limited to maintenance and care products; wood stains, varnishes, and lacquers that form a durable film are classified elsewhere in Chapter 32. Importers should review product labeling carefully, as a preparation marketed for both wood and leather surfaces may require classification analysis against heading 340510.
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Heading 340520 covers preparations intended for the maintenance and surface care of wood — products that clean, condition, or provide a temporary protective sheen without forming a durable, film-forming coating. Varnishes, lacquers, and similar products that cure or dry to a hard film are classified in Chapter 32 (headings 3208–3210). The distinction turns on whether the product forms a permanent coating or simply maintains the existing surface.
Denmark and the broader Scandinavian region have a long tradition of wood care chemistry, particularly for hardwood floors and furniture, driven by domestic demand for high-quality wood maintenance products. Several well-known European wood care brands with Danish or Nordic origins export their formulations globally, which is reflected in Denmark's leading position in US import data for this heading.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $94K | $662K | +$568K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $540K | +$540K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $103K | $58K | -$46K |
| TURKEY | $85K | -- | -$85K |
| SWEDEN | -- | $73K | +$73K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3405200000 | POLISHES,CREAMS AND SIMILAR PREPS FOR WOOD | $372K | 12.05% | $33K |
POLISHES,CREAMS AND SIMILAR PREPS FOR WOOD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3405200000 | POLISHES,CREAMS AND SIMILAR PREPS FOR WOOD | $1.8M |
POLISHES,CREAMS AND SIMILAR PREPS FOR WOOD
405.4K kg
SURF-ACT PREP,WASH PREP,CLEAN PREP,RETAIL SALE NES
HS 340250
CANDLES, TAPERS AND THE LIKE
HS 340600
ORG. SUF0ACT PROD FOR WASHING SKIN, LIQ/CRM, RETAL
HS 340130
SOAP & OTH ORGANIC SURF ACT PROD, TOILET USE, BARS
HS 340111
SURFACE-ACTIVE, WASHING, ETC PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 340290
SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS
HS 340119
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $123K | $540K | +$418K |
| North Carolina | $17K | $347K | +$330K |
| Unidentified | -- | $164K | +$164K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $21K | $305K | +$284K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $239K | +$239K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $186K | +$186K |