Product classification
HS code for Wood cleaner: 3405.20
Polishes, creams and similar preparations, for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Classification of wood cleaner under HS 3405.20
Wood cleaner is classified under HS code 3405.20, which specifically covers polishes, creams, and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors, or other woodwork. This classification is based on the product's intended use as a maintenance preparation rather than a simple cleaning agent. Chapter 34 of the Harmonized System encompasses soap, organic surface-active agents, and polishing or scouring preparations. Heading 3405 is dedicated to preparations for polishing or preserving various materials. Subheading 3405.20 is the specific destination for products formulated to treat wood. These preparations often contain a mixture of waxes, solvents, and emulsifiers designed to remove dirt while simultaneously providing a protective layer or shine. The exclusion of pure waxes (heading 3404) is a critical distinction, as 3405.20 refers to complex preparations rather than raw or simple wax compounds.
- Covers
- Liquid wood polishes
- Wood cleaning creams
- Furniture wax preparations (non-simple)
- Floor maintenance sprays for hardwood
- Wood conditioning oils with cleaning agents
- Also under 3405.20
- Pledge Furniture Polish
- Old English Lemon Oil
- Howard Feed-N-Wax
- Bona Hardwood Floor Polish
- Guardsman Wood Polish
Codes often confused with 3405.20
Common mistake. A frequent mistake is classifying wood cleaners under HS code 3402.90, which covers general organic surface-active agents and cleaning preparations. While wood cleaners do clean, 3405.20 is more specific because it mentions 'maintenance of wooden furniture' explicitly. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 3404.90 for artificial waxes. If the product is a simple wax without added cleaning or polishing solvents, it belongs in 3404; however, most retail wood cleaners are formulated preparations belonging in 3405.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340520 (the code used for wood cleaner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340520 (the code used for wood cleaner) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 6.9% 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 340520, not only wood cleaner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $37M 22% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $16M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $15M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $165M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $11M 6.9% of world imports
- 2 Italy $9.3M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $8.7M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $157M 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 wood cleaner
Brazil classifies wood cleaner under NCM 3405.20.00: HS 3405.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wood cleaner
What is the HS code for Wood cleaner?
The HS code for Wood cleaner is 340520 (Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404). The HS code for wood cleaner and polish preparations is 3405.20. This code is used globally for products designed to maintain and polish wooden surfaces.
How do I classify Wood cleaner for customs?
Wood cleaner is classified under HS code 340520 — Polishes, creams and similar preparations; for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is wood soap classified under the same code?
Not necessarily. If the product is primarily a soap or detergent for cleaning wood without polishing properties, it may fall under 3401 or 3402. HS code 3405.20 is reserved for preparations that provide maintenance and a polished finish.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood cleaner (HS 340520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340520 (the code used for wood cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($37M, 22% of world exports), Denmark ($16M) and the United States ($15M). World exports came to about $165M, 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 wood cleaner (HS 340520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340520 (the code used for wood cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($11M, 6.9% of world imports), Italy ($9.3M) and Belgium ($8.7M). World imports came to about $157M, 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 Wood cleaner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340520 for Wood 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 wood cleaner in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood cleaner (HS 340520) is classified under NCM 3405.20.00.