Chapter 2712 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 27.12
Battery Terminal Grease Petrolatum
A high-melting petroleum jelly grease formulated to coat automotive battery terminals, protecting them from corrosion caused by acid vapors. It is composed primarily of petroleum jelly, which is the defining characteristic of tariff item 2712.10.00, and serves a dielectric and protective function.
2712.10.00Cable Filling Petrolatum Compound
A semi-refined petroleum jelly compound used to fill telecommunication and power cables for water blocking and insulation. Although it contains minor fillers, its primary component is petroleum jelly, which qualifies it for classification under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Food Grade Petroleum Jelly
A white mineral oil-derived petroleum jelly compliant with food contact regulations, used as a release agent in confectionery or as a fruit coating. It is a pure petroleum jelly product, making it classifiable under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Industrial Yellow Petroleum Jelly
A yellow petroleum jelly used in industrial applications such as rust prevention, leather treatment, and cable filling. It is derived from petroleum refining with higher aromatic content than white grades, but remains a petroleum jelly under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Leather Dressing Petrolatum
A soft petroleum jelly refined specifically for dressing and preserving leather goods, boots, and saddlery. It is a bulk petroleum jelly product used in leather processing, falling directly under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Microcrystalline-Petrolatum Blend
A blend of 60% petroleum jelly with 40% microcrystalline wax, used for flexible industrial sealing compounds and adhesives. Since petroleum jelly dominates the composition, it is classifiable under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Pharmaceutical Base Petrolatum
An odorless, white petrolatum serving as the primary base for antibiotic ointments and wound dressings in pharmaceutical production. It is a bulk ingredient classified under tariff item 2712.10.00 before formulation into retail drugs.
2712.10.00Rust Preventive Petroleum Jelly
A heavy-grade petroleum jelly applied to metal parts and tools for long-term corrosion inhibition during storage and shipping. It is an industrial petroleum jelly, not a formulated lubricant, and falls under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00Technical Grade Petrolatum
A technical grade petrolatum, purified for manufacturing cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and polishes, with controlled viscosity and color. It meets the definition of petroleum jelly and is classified under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.10.00USP Grade White Petroleum Jelly
A highly refined, odorless petroleum jelly meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical use, composed primarily of a mixture of hydrocarbons from petroleum distillation. It is a pure petroleum jelly product, classifiable under tariff item 2712.10.00.
2712.20.00Battery Wax Paraffin Sealant
Battery Wax Paraffin Sealant is a low-oil paraffin wax containing less than 0.75% oil by weight, formulated for sealing battery cases and electrical components. It provides moisture-resistant insulation and meets the definition of paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Candle-Making Paraffin Wax 140F
Candle-Making Paraffin Wax 140F is a fully refined paraffin wax with a melting point of 140°F and oil content below 0.75% by weight. It is designed for candle production, offering smooth burning and good scent throw, and qualifies as paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Chocolate Mold Release Paraffin
Chocolate Mold Release Paraffin is a food-safe paraffin wax with oil content below 0.75% by weight, used as a release agent for chocolate molds. It prevents sticking without transferring flavor and meets the criteria for paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Cosmetic Paraffin Wax Base
Cosmetic Paraffin Wax Base is a refined paraffin wax with oil content below 0.75% by weight, used as a raw material for lipsticks and creams. It is hypoallergenic and stable, and qualifies as paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Electrical Insulation Paraffin Wax
Electrical Insulation Paraffin Wax is a low-oil paraffin wax with oil content below 0.75% by weight, used for impregnating paper in transformer insulation. It offers high dielectric strength and meets the definition of paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Food-Grade Paraffin Wax
Food-Grade Paraffin Wax is a USP-certified paraffin wax with oil content below 0.75% by weight, used for coating fruits, cheese, and chocolate molds. It is safe for direct food contact and qualifies as paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Fully Refined Paraffin Wax 58/60
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax 58/60 is a fully refined paraffin wax with a melting point of 58-60°C and oil content below 0.75% by weight. It is used for candle making and packaging, and meets the criteria for paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Investment Casting Paraffin Wax
Investment Casting Paraffin Wax is a high-purity paraffin wax with oil content below 0.75% by weight, used for lost-wax investment casting patterns. It burns out cleanly without residue and qualifies as paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Matchstick Paraffin Wax
Matchstick Paraffin Wax is a low-oil paraffin wax with oil content below 0.75% by weight, used for impregnating wooden matchsticks to ensure reliable ignition. It enhances water resistance and meets the definition of paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Paraffin Wax 62/64 Grade
Paraffin Wax 62/64 Grade is a high-grade paraffin wax with a melting point of 62-64°C and oil content below 0.75% by weight. It is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for ointments and coatings, and qualifies as paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Pharmaceutical Grade Paraffin Wax
Pharmaceutical Grade Paraffin Wax is a BP/USP paraffin wax with maximal purity and oil content below 0.75% by weight, used in tablet coatings and suppositories. It meets strict pharmacopeia standards and qualifies as paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.20.00Technical Paraffin Wax 56/58
Technical Paraffin Wax 56/58 is a technical grade paraffin wax with a melting point of 56-58°C and oil content below 0.75% by weight, used for industrial waterproofing and textiles. It fits the definition of paraffin wax under tariff item 2712.20.00.
2712.90.00Ceresin Wax Slabs
Ceresin wax slabs made from refined ozokerite, a natural mineral wax, for encaustic painting and restoration. This earth wax falls under tariff item 2712.90.00 as ozokerite, a mineral wax obtained by natural processes.
2712.90.00Colored Montan Wax Sticks
Pre-colored montan wax in stick form, extracted from lignite and tinted for crayon manufacturing and artist supplies. As a lignite-derived mineral wax, it falls under tariff item 2712.90.00, which covers montan wax whether or not coloured.
2712.90.00Colored Paraffin Wax for Modeling
Pre-colored paraffin wax sticks for children's modeling crafts, made from petroleum-derived paraffin wax and tinted. These fall under tariff item 2712.90.00, which covers paraffin wax whether or not coloured.
2712.90.00Crude Montan Wax Blocks
Unrefined montan wax extracted from brown coal (lignite) and formed into blocks for further processing in wax emulsions. This crude form is a lignite-derived mineral wax, classified under tariff item 2712.90.00 as montan wax.
2712.90.00Hard Montan Wax Pellets
Pelletized hard montan wax with a high melting point, sourced from German lignite deposits and used in hot-melt adhesives. As a lignite-derived mineral wax, it is classified under tariff item 2712.90.00, which includes montan wax whether or not processed.
2712.90.00Hard Wax for Surfboards
Hard base coat wax blend of paraffin and microcrystalline wax for surfboards, shipped as wax, not applied. This petroleum-derived wax blend falls under tariff item 2712.90.00 as paraffin wax or microcrystalline petroleum wax.
2712.90.00Industrial Ozokerite Grease Base
Ozokerite wax used as a thickener base for high-temperature greases, shipped in bulk as a raw mineral wax. This natural earth wax falls under tariff item 2712.90.00 as ozokerite, not as a finished grease.
2712.90.00Lignite Wax Flakes
Wax extracted from lignite coal through solvent processes, supplied in flake form for adhesives. This lignite-derived mineral wax falls under tariff item 2712.90.00 as montan wax or lignite wax.
2712.90.00Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax Pellets
Pelletized microcrystalline petroleum wax used in industrial packaging and cosmetics formulation, refined from petroleum residues. This high-viscosity wax falls under tariff item 2712.90.00 as microcrystalline petroleum wax.
2712.90.00Montan Wax Emulsion Paste
Montan wax processed into a water-emulsifiable paste for use in carnauba wax blends and industrial coatings. Despite the emulsion form, it remains a lignite-derived mineral wax and is classified under tariff item 2712.90.00 as montan wax.
2712.90.00Montan Wax for Leather Finishing
Specialty montan wax grade optimized for leather impregnation and waterproofing, directly from lignite refining. This processed lignite wax falls under tariff item 2712.90.00, which covers montan wax even when refined for specific end-uses.
2712.90.00Montan Wax Powder
Micronized montan wax powder for rubber processing and mold release agents, produced via lignite de-ashing. As a lignite-derived mineral wax in powder form, it is classified under tariff item 2712.90.00 as montan wax.
2712.90.00Ozokerite Mineral Wax Blocks
Natural ozokerite wax mined and processed into blocks for candle and polish production. This earth wax falls under tariff item 2712.90.00 as ozokerite, a mineral wax obtained by natural processes.
2712.90.00Paraffin Wax Microbeads
Microscopic paraffin wax beads for cosmetic exfoliants, a petroleum-derived wax product. These fall under tariff item 2712.90.00 as paraffin wax, though current regulations may restrict their use in cosmetics.
2712.90.00Refined Montan Wax Flakes
Montan wax in flake form, derived from lignite through solvent extraction and refining processes, used in industrial applications like polish formulation. This refined lignite wax falls under tariff item 2712.90.00 as montan wax.