HS Code for Leather cream

Leather cream is classified under HS code 3405.10. This classification is found within Chapter 34, which encompasses soap, organic surface-active agents, and polishing or scouring preparations. Heading 3405 specifically includes polishes and creams for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass, or metal. Subheading 3405.10 is the most specific designation for preparations intended for footwear or leather care. These products are typically emulsions or suspensions containing waxes, solvents, and other additives designed to nourish, protect, and shine leather surfaces. The classification is based on the product's function as a maintenance and aesthetic treatment for finished leather goods. It excludes simple waxes of heading 3404 and industrial finishing agents of heading 3809. For a product to be classified here, it must be a prepared substance ready for retail sale or professional use in the maintenance of leather, rather than a raw chemical used in the initial tanning process.

Products Included

• Leather nourishing creams
• Shoe polish and wax
• Leather balsams and conditioners
• Waterproofing creams for leather boots
• Leather renovation pastes

Common Misclassification

Leather cream is often misclassified under HS code 3403.11, which covers lubricating preparations for the treatment of leather in industrial settings. It is also confused with HS code 3809.93, which applies to finishing agents used during the leather manufacturing process. Another error is using 3404.90 for artificial waxes, but if the product is a prepared cream for leather, 3405.10 takes precedence due to its specificity.

FAQ

What is the HS code for leather cream?

The HS code for leather cream and shoe polish is 3405.10.

Does this code include leather cleaners?

Yes, if the cleaner also contains polishing or preserving agents, it is generally classified under 3405.10; however, pure aqueous detergents might fall under 3402.