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Refined Carnauba Wax T1 Grade

High-quality refined carnauba wax extracted from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm in Brazil, graded T1 for its prime yellow color and minimal impurities. This vegetable wax is classified under tariff item 1521.10.00, which covers 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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1521.90.00Same rate: Free

If the wax is bleached or chemically modified beyond refining

Chemically modified waxes may be classified under other waxes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Keep the grade certificate (T1) available for CBSA verification

• Ensure the wax is not mixed with other substances, as this could change its classification

• Declare the wax as vegetable wax for accurate duty assessment

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.