SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of polishes & creams for wood furniture, floors & woodwork (SITC 55432) totaled $372K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Polishes & Creams 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 dataFurniture polishes, floor waxes in cream or liquid form, and similar preparations designed to clean, protect, or restore wooden surfaces are classified here, again with the explicit carve-out for artificial and prepared waxes. This heading covers a broad range of products — from aerosol furniture sprays to professional-grade hardwood floor finishes — used in residential, commercial, and hospitality settings. Importers should note that aerosol presentations may require additional DOT and PHMSA compliance for pressurized containers, separate from the chemical classification of the polish itself.
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When a product performs both cleaning and polishing functions, classification depends on the product's essential character and primary marketed function. CBP's General Rules of Interpretation guide this analysis; if the polishing or protective function predominates, the product typically falls here. A binding ruling from CBP is the most reliable way to resolve dual-function product classification.
Yes — aerosol products are regulated as pressurized containers under DOT hazardous materials rules (49 CFR), requiring UN-specification packaging, proper hazard labeling, and shipper's declaration documentation. Additionally, aerosols containing VOC-regulated propellants may be subject to EPA or state air quality regulations that affect formulation requirements for products sold in certain US markets.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $94K | $662K | +$568K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $540K | +$540K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $103K | $58K | -$46K |
| TURKEY | $85K | -- | -$85K |
| SWEDEN | -- | $73K | +$73K |
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