Product classification
HS code for Car polish: 3405.30
Polishes, creams and similar preparations, for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Classification of car polish under HS 3405.30
Car polish is classified under HS code 3405.30. This code falls under Chapter 34, which covers soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, and polishing or scouring preparations. Heading 3405 specifically includes polishes and creams for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass, or metal. Subheading 3405.30 is reserved for polishes and similar preparations for coachwork, other than metal polishes. The term "coachwork" refers to the bodywork of motor vehicles. These products are designed to protect the paintwork, enhance gloss, and remove minor imperfections. They typically contain abrasives, solvents, and waxes, but are distinguished from pure waxes by their specific formulation for vehicle exteriors. Classification is determined by the intended use and the chemical composition of the preparation.
- Covers
- Liquid and paste car polishes
- Car wax preparations for paint protection
- Rubbing compounds for automotive paint
- Paint sealants for vehicle coachwork
- Gloss enhancers for car bodies
- Also under 3405.30
- Meguiar's Ultimate Polish
- Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover
- Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating
- Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating
- Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax
Codes often confused with 3405.30
Common mistake. Car polish is often misclassified under HS code 3402, which covers organic surface-active agents and cleaning preparations (like car wash soap). However, 3402 is for washing, while 3405 is for polishing and protecting. It is also confused with 3404.90 (artificial waxes), but if the product is a prepared polish for coachwork, 3405.30 is more specific. Metal polishes used on chrome trim are classified under 3405.90, not 3405.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340530 (the code used for car polish), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340530 (the code used for car polish) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 7.1% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 340530, not only car polish.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $115M 23% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $92M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $63M 13% of world exports
World total: $504M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $31M 7.1% of world imports
- 2 France $21M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $19M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $434M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for car polish
Brazil classifies car polish under NCM 3405.30.00: HS 3405.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about car polish
What is the HS code for Car polish?
The HS code for Car polish is 340530 (Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404). The HS code for car polish and preparations for coachwork is 3405.30.
How do I classify Car polish for customs?
Car polish is classified under HS code 340530 — Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is car wash shampoo classified under this code?
No, car wash shampoo is a cleaning preparation and is classified under HS code 3402.90 or 3402.50 depending on its retail packaging.
Which countries are the top exporters of car polish (HS 340530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340530 (the code used for car polish) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($115M, 23% of world exports), the Netherlands ($92M) and the United States ($63M). World exports came to about $504M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of car polish (HS 340530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340530 (the code used for car polish) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($31M, 7.1% of world imports), France ($21M) and the Netherlands ($19M). World imports came to about $434M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Car polish the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340530 for Car polish is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for car polish in Brazil?
In Brazil, car polish (HS 340530) is classified under NCM 3405.30.00.