Lignite-Based Wax Compound for Wood Coatings from Mexico
This is a compounded wax from chemically modified lignite with mineral fillers, applied in wood floor finishes for protection and gloss. It falls under tariff item 3404.90.20 as a wax based on chemically modified lignite, even with added fillers, as long as it retains waxy character.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the mineral fillers do not transform the product into a scouring powder, which would fall under 3405
• Provide a detailed composition breakdown to CBSA for classification
• Verify the product is not a finished coating, which might fall under other headings