Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Polishes, Creams & Preparations for Footwear or Leather (HS 340510) totaled $2.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Polishes, Creams & Preparations for Footwear or Leather paid $138K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Polishes, Creams & Preparations for Footwear or Leather imports of $923K in August 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $744K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 3405
Subheading 340510 · $2.1M of $45.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3405100000 | Polishes, Creams, Preparations for Footwear Orleathr | $818K | 16.90% | 86.04% | $138K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3405100000 | Polishes, Creams, Preparations for Footwear Orleathr | $2.1M |
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.
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$923KYoY · free account
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$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.3M of Polishes, Creams & Preparations for Footwear or Leather and exported $19.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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rate provision · imports
12.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.90% of imports for consumption.