Product classification
HS code for Vehicle wax: 3405.30
Polishes, creams and similar preparations, for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Classification of vehicle wax under HS 3405.30
Vehicle wax is classified under HS code 3405.30, which pertains to polishes and creams for coachwork. Chapter 34 covers soap, organic surface-active agents, and polishing preparations. Heading 3405 includes polishes and creams for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass, or metal. Subheading 3405.30 is specifically designated for preparations used for the maintenance and protection of vehicle bodies (coachwork). These products are typically emulsions or suspensions containing waxes, solvents, and sometimes abrasive agents designed to provide a protective layer and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle's paintwork. The classification is determined by the product's chemical formulation and its specific intended use for automotive exteriors. It excludes simple artificial waxes that have not been prepared into polishes, which are found in heading 3404. The inclusion of 3405.30 ensures that specialized automotive detailing products are distinguished from general household cleaners or industrial raw materials.
- Covers
- Carnauba-based car waxes
- Synthetic paint sealants for coachwork
- Liquid car polishes
- Rubbing compounds for vehicle paint restoration
- 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. A common misclassification is HS code 3402.20, which covers cleaning preparations put up for retail sale. While waxes may have minor cleaning properties, their primary purpose is polishing and protection; if the product is primarily a soap or detergent, it belongs in 3402. Another error is 3404.90 (Artificial waxes), which covers the raw wax material rather than the prepared polish for coachwork. Additionally, metal polishes for chrome trim are sometimes incorrectly placed here but should be under 3405.90 as other polishes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340530 (the code used for vehicle wax), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340530 (the code used for vehicle wax) 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 vehicle wax.
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 vehicle wax
Brazil classifies vehicle wax 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 vehicle wax
What is the HS code for Vehicle wax?
The HS code for Vehicle wax is 340530 (Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for coachwork, other than metal polishes, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404). The HS code for vehicle wax and polishes for coachwork is 3405.30.
How do I classify Vehicle wax for customs?
Vehicle wax 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.
Are ceramic coatings classified under this code?
Ceramic coatings based on silicon dioxide are often classified under 3824.99 (other chemical products) or 3208.90 (paints and varnishes) depending on their chemical composition and how they cure on the surface, as they differ from traditional waxes.
Which countries are the top exporters of vehicle wax (HS 340530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340530 (the code used for vehicle wax) 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 vehicle wax (HS 340530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340530 (the code used for vehicle wax) 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 Vehicle wax the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340530 for Vehicle wax 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 vehicle wax in Brazil?
In Brazil, vehicle wax (HS 340530) is classified under NCM 3405.30.00.