Encaustic Wax Paint Blocks
Wax-based color blocks for encaustic painting, presented in tablet form. These are artists' colors in tablets, matching the tariff item's inclusion of artists' colors in tablet packings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wax blocks are in liquid or powder form
This sibling item covers water colors in liquid or powder form, which might apply if the encaustic paints are not solid tablets.
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
• Confirm the wax blocks are not classified as waxes or polishes under other chapters
• Provide CBSA with the product's artistic use and composition details
• Ensure the blocks are packaged for retail sale as artists' colors