Colored 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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the colored sticks are put up as finished crayons for retail sale
Finished crayons may be classified as articles of wax rather than base wax.
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
• Ensure the wax is clearly declared as montan wax (lignite-derived) on the commercial invoice
• Verify that any added colorants do not alter the wax's essential character as a mineral wax
• Keep records of the extraction process to support classification if requested by CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2712.90.00
Ceresin 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.
Colored 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.
Crude 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.
Hard 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.
Hard 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.
Industrial 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.