Product classification
HS code for Glass cleaner: 3405.90
Polishes, creams and similar preparations, n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Classification of glass cleaner under HS 3405.90
Glass cleaner is classified under HS code 3405.90 according to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Chapter 34 encompasses soap, organic surface-active agents, and various polishing or scouring preparations. Heading 3405 specifically covers polishes and creams for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass, or metal. Glass cleaners are formulated to remove grime while leaving a streak-free, polished finish, which distinguishes them from basic detergents. Under GRI 1, the classification is determined by the heading terms; since these preparations are intended for the maintenance and aesthetic clarity of glass, they fall under 3405. Subheading 3405.90 is the residual category for preparations not elsewhere specified, such as those for glass or metal, excluding waxes of heading 3404. The chemical composition often includes isopropyl alcohol, monoethanolamine, and specific surfactants that evaporate quickly to prevent residue. The Explanatory Notes to heading 3405 clarify that the heading includes preparations with a basis of wax, abrasive powder, or other substances, even if they are in the form of liquids or emulsions. This broad definition ensures that modern liquid glass cleaners, which may not contain traditional waxes but function as polishing agents, remain within this category.
- Covers
- Window cleaning sprays and liquids
- Mirror polishing creams
- Windshield washer concentrates with polishing agents
- Lens cleaning solutions for spectacles
- Glass cooktop cleaning preparations
- Anti-fogging glass treatments
- Also under 3405.90
- Brasso Metal Polish
- Flitz Metal Polish
- Novus Plastic Polish
- Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish
- Cerama Bryte Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
Codes often confused with 3405.90
Common mistake. Glass cleaners are frequently misclassified under HS code 3402.90 or 3402.50. Heading 3402 covers organic surface-active agents and washing preparations. The distinction lies in the primary function: 3402 is for general cleaning and degreasing, whereas 3405 is for preparations that provide a polished finish. If a product is marketed primarily as a detergent without polishing properties, 3402 might be argued, but most retail glass cleaners are placed in 3405.90 due to their specific application for glass clarity.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340590 (the code used for glass cleaner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340590 (the code used for glass cleaner) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% 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 340590, not only glass cleaner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $405M 32% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$292M 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $86M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $686M 39% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$126M 7.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $89M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 glass cleaner
Brazil classifies glass cleaner under NCM 3405.90.00: HS 3405.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass cleaner
What is the HS code for Glass cleaner?
The HS code for Glass cleaner is 340590 (Polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404). The HS code for glass cleaner is 3405.90, which covers polishes, creams, and similar preparations for glass or metal.
How do I classify Glass cleaner for customs?
Glass cleaner is classified under HS code 340590 — Polishes, creams and similar preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include industrial degreasers used on glass?
No, industrial degreasers that do not contain polishing agents are typically classified under heading 3402 as washing preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass cleaner (HS 340590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340590 (the code used for glass cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($405M, 32% of world exports), Taiwan (about $292M) and Japan ($86M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 glass cleaner (HS 340590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340590 (the code used for glass cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were China ($686M, 39% of world imports), Taiwan (about $126M) and Germany ($89M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Glass cleaner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340590 for Glass cleaner 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 glass cleaner in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass cleaner (HS 340590) is classified under NCM 3405.90.00.