Product classification
HS code for Leather cream: 3405.10
Polishes, creams and similar preparations, for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Classification of leather cream under HS 3405.10
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.
- Covers
- Leather nourishing creams
- Shoe polish and wax
- Leather balsams and conditioners
- Waterproofing creams for leather boots
- Leather renovation pastes
- Also under 3405.10
- Kiwi Shoe Polish
- Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovateur
- Meltonian Shoe Cream
- Fiebing's Leather Conditioner
- Allen Edmonds Shoe Cream
Codes often confused with 3405.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340510 (the code used for leather cream), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340510 (the code used for leather cream) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 7.8% 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 340510, not only leather cream.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $47M 15% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $35M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $32M 10% of world exports
World total: $314M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $22M 7.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $14M 4.7% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $12M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $288M 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 leather cream
Brazil classifies leather cream under NCM 3405.10.00: HS 3405.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leather cream
What is the HS code for Leather cream?
The HS code for Leather cream is 340510 (Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404). The HS code for leather cream and shoe polish is 3405.10.
How do I classify Leather cream for customs?
Leather cream is classified under HS code 340510 — Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for footwear or leather, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of leather cream (HS 340510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340510 (the code used for leather cream) in UN Comtrade data were China ($47M, 15% of world exports), Türkiye ($35M) and Germany ($32M). World exports came to about $314M, 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 leather cream (HS 340510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340510 (the code used for leather cream) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($22M, 7.8% of world imports), the United States ($14M) and the Netherlands ($12M). World imports came to about $288M, 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 Leather cream the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340510 for Leather cream 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 leather cream in Brazil?
In Brazil, leather cream (HS 340510) is classified under NCM 3405.10.00.