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Organic Carnauba Wax

Organic carnauba wax is certified organic carnauba wax from sustainably harvested palm leaves, refined without synthetic additives. It remains a non-triglyceride vegetable wax, classified under tariff item 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether or not refined or coloured.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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3404.90.10Same rate: Free

If the organic wax is blended with synthetic waxes

Blends with synthetic waxes may be classified as artificial waxes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain organic certification documentation to support any claims for preferential treatment

• Ensure the wax is not blended with non-organic substances that could affect classification

• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming benefits under a trade agreement

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.