Food-Grade Candelilla Wax
Food-grade candelilla wax meets strict purity standards for use as a glazing agent on fruits, vegetables, and confections. It is classified under tariff item 1521.10.00 as a vegetable wax, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wax is part of an edible preparation
Edible preparations are classified in Chapter 21.
If the wax is chemically modified for food use
Chemically modified vegetable waxes fall under heading 15.18.
If the wax is blended with other food-grade waxes
Prepared waxes are classified in Chapter 34.
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
• Be aware that food-grade wax may be subject to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) oversight
• Ensure the wax is not mixed with edible preparations containing dairy products
• Keep documentation of food-grade certification for customs
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.
Bayberry Wax Tapers
Wax rendered from the berries of the bayberry shrub (Myrica cerifera), often coloured green for candles. This vegetable wax is classified under tariff item 1521.10.00, which covers vegetable waxes whether or not refined or coloured.
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.
Bleached Candelilla Wax Flakes
Bleached candelilla wax in flake form is processed to a white, odorless state from the natural vegetable wax of the candelilla shrub. It is classified as a vegetable wax under tariff item 1521.10.00, which covers vegetable waxes other than triglycerides, whether or not refined or coloured.
Bleached Carnauba Wax for Cosmetics
Bleached white carnauba wax specially refined for lipstick and mascara formulations, from Copernicia prunifera. It is classified under tariff item 1521.10.00 as a refined or coloured vegetable wax.
Candelilla Wax Flakes
Natural wax extracted from the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), sold in flake form. This vegetable wax falls under tariff item 1521.10.00 as a vegetable wax other than triglycerides, whether or not refined or coloured.