Esparto Wax
Esparto wax is a rare vegetable wax derived from esparto grass, used in specialty coatings and polishes. As a non-triglyceride vegetable wax, it is classified under tariff item 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether or not refined or coloured.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wax is chemically modified
Chemically modified vegetable waxes may be classified as artificial waxes.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm the wax's origin from esparto grass
• Ensure the wax is not mixed with other substances that could change its classification
• Declare the end use to help CBSA verify the product is a vegetable wax
Related Products under Tariff item 1521.10.00
Bayberry Wax (Myrica Wax)
Bayberry wax, extracted from the fruit of the bayberry shrub, is a fragrant vegetable wax used primarily in premium candles. It is a non-triglyceride wax, fitting the scope of tariff item 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether crude or refined.
Berry Wax Extract
Berry wax extract is a vegetable wax obtained from berries, typically used in cosmetics and food coatings. It is a non-triglyceride wax, qualifying under tariff item 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether or not refined or coloured.
Candellila Wax Pellets
Candelilla wax pellets are a hard vegetable wax extracted from the leaves of the candelilla shrub, used in candles, chewing gum, and pharmaceuticals. Being a non-triglyceride wax, it falls under tariff item 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether or not refined or coloured.
Carnauba Wax Flakes
Carnauba wax flakes are derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, consisting primarily of esters and alcohols rather than triglycerides. This refined vegetable wax is used in polishes and cosmetics, fitting tariff item 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes.
Colored Candelilla Wax
Colored candelilla wax is candelilla wax tinted for use in candles and other products. The colouring does not affect its classification as a vegetable wax under tariff item 1521.10.00, which covers waxes whether or not refined or coloured.
Crude Carnauba Wax
Crude carnauba wax is unrefined wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm, used in various industrial applications. It is a non-triglyceride vegetable wax, falling under tariff item 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether or not refined.