Polyethylene Wax Emulsion
> A water-dispersible emulsion of chemically produced polyethylene wax used in coatings and polishes. This falls under 3404.90.10 as an artificial wax in a liquid medium, per Chapter Note 4(d), and is not a separate chemically defined compound.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the emulsion is not specifically described in 3404.90.10
Other artificial waxes not elsewhere specified
If the product is a polish for floors or furniture
Polishes and creams are classified in heading 34.05
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 product is classified as a wax emulsion, not as a polish (heading 3405)
• Provide a composition breakdown to CBSA to confirm the wax and water content
• Check if the emulsion requires any stability testing documentation for import
Related Products under Tariff item 3404.90.10
Beeswax-Carnauba Emulsion
> A water-based emulsion blending animal beeswax and vegetable carnauba for leather care. This falls under 3404.90.10 as a prepared wax in dispersion form, per Chapter Note 4(d), since it is a mixture of waxes in a liquid medium.
Bleached Beeswax Bookbinding Wax
> This is a prepared wax mixture combining bleached beeswax with rosin, formulated for bookbinding and thread waxing. It falls under tariff item 3404.10.00 as a prepared artificial wax, since it is a blend of waxes with added resins, not a separate chemically defined compound.
Bleached Beeswax Church Candle Wax Blend
> A prepared wax blend of bleached beeswax, paraffin, and stearic acid, molded into blocks for church candle manufacturing. This is an artificial wax mixture under 3404.10.00, as it combines natural and synthetic waxes with added fatty acids, not a separate chemically defined compound.
Bleached Beeswax Cosmetics Lip Balm Base
> A prepared wax blend of bleached beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E, used as a lip balm base in cosmetics manufacturing. This falls under 3404.10.00 as an artificial wax mixture, since it combines natural waxes with fats and additives, not a separate chemically defined compound.
Bleached Beeswax Encaustic Art Wax
> A mixed wax for encaustic painting, containing bleached beeswax, damar resin, and pigments in block form. This is an artificial wax under 3404.10.00, as it is a prepared mixture of waxes with resins and pigments, not a separate chemically defined compound.
Bleached Beeswax Furniture Wax Paste
> A prepared paste wax with bleached beeswax, carnauba, and mineral spirits for wood furniture protection and polishing. This falls under 3404.10.00 as an artificial wax mixture, since it combines natural waxes with solvents, not a separate chemically defined compound.