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U.S. imports of polishes, creams & preparations for footwear or leather (HS 340510) totaled $671K in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataShoe polishes, leather creams, and conditioning preparations for footwear and leather goods are consolidated into a single US tariff line (3405100000), making the heading straightforward to classify but competitive in terms of import sourcing. China is the leading supplier to the US market, followed by Canada and Spain — a mix that reflects both high-volume consumer product manufacturing and European heritage brands in leather care. Products in this heading range from paste waxes and liquid polishes to conditioning creams, and the key classification boundary is distinguishing footwear/leather preparations from wood polishes (340520) or coachwork polishes (340530). Formulations containing significant proportions of solvents or abrasives may warrant review against the scouring preparations heading (340540).
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Classification follows the product's primary intended use as stated in marketing materials, labeling, and commercial documentation. A product marketed and sold primarily for footwear or leather care falls under 340510, while one primarily for wood maintenance falls under 340520. If the product is genuinely dual-purpose with no clear primary use, the importer should seek a CBP binding ruling to establish a consistent classification.
Generally, no mandatory admissibility review applies to leather polishes and care preparations under 340510, as they are industrial/consumer chemical preparations rather than food, drug, or agricultural products. Standard CBP entry requirements apply, including accurate HTS classification and valuation.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $108K | $636K | +$528K |
| ITALY | $112K | $109K | -$3K |
| CHINA | $118K | $102K | -$16K |
| VIETNAM | -- | $202K | +$202K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $98K | $56K | -$42K |