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Vegetable Ceresin Wax

Vegetable ceresin wax is a plant-based substitute for mineral ceresin, used in various applications. It is 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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2712.90.00Same rate: Free

If the wax is actually mineral ceresin

Mineral ceresin is a petroleum wax and falls under Chapter 27.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide documentation to prove the wax is derived from vegetable sources, not petroleum

• Ensure the wax is not chemically modified to a degree that changes its classification

• Declare the specific plant source to assist CBSA

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.