Beeswax-Carnauba Emulsion Wax
A liquid wax emulsion blending beeswax and carnauba wax in an aqueous dispersion, used for fruit coating applications. This product is a prepared wax obtained by mixing different waxes, but because it is dispersed in a liquid medium, it is excluded from heading 34.04 by chapter note 5(d). It is classified under tariff item 3404.90.90 as 'Other' prepared waxes, as the exclusion does not apply to emulsions of waxes for coating purposes.
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 emulsion is used as a finishing agent in textile or leather processing
Waxes dispersed in a liquid medium are classified in heading 38.09 when used as finishing agents.
If the emulsion is a named product in that item
Certain wax preparations for specific uses are classified in this item.
If the emulsion is an edible preparation for food coating
Edible mixtures may be classified in Chapter 21 if not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is an emulsion and not a solid wax, as liquid dispersions may be excluded from heading 34.04
• If the emulsion is used for edible fruit coating, ensure compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements
• Provide a safety data sheet and ingredient list to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3404.90.90
Beeswax-Carnauba Emulsion
> A water-based emulsion blending animal beeswax and vegetable carnauba for leather care. It is a product obtained by mixing different waxes in a liquid medium, classifiable under heading 34.04 as a prepared wax, not excluded by Chapter Note 5(d) as it is a wax mixture.
Bleached Beeswax Bookbinding Wax
> A wax mixture of bleached beeswax and rosin used for bookbinding and thread waxing. It is a prepared wax of waxy character with a basis of beeswax and resins, falling under heading 34.04 as an artificial or prepared wax, not excluded by Chapter Note 1.
Bleached Beeswax Church Candle Wax Blend
> A prepared wax blend of bleached beeswax, paraffin, and stearic acid, molded into blocks for candle manufacturing. It is a mixture of different waxes with added substances, classifiable under heading 34.04 as a prepared wax.
Bleached Beeswax Cosmetics Lip Balm Base
A prepared wax blend consisting of bleached beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E, formulated as a base for lip balm manufacturing. This product is an artificial or prepared wax of heading 34.04, as it combines natural waxes with other materials to achieve a waxy character suitable for cosmetics. It is classified under tariff item 3404.90.90 as 'Other' artificial waxes, not elsewhere specified.
Bleached Beeswax Encaustic Art Wax
> A mixed wax for encaustic painting containing bleached beeswax, damar resin, and pigments in block form. It is a prepared wax of waxy character with a basis of beeswax and resins, falling under heading 34.04 as an artificial or prepared wax.
Bleached Beeswax Furniture Wax Paste
> A prepared paste wax with bleached beeswax, carnauba, and mineral spirits for wood furniture protection. It is a wax mixture with solvents, classifiable under heading 34.04 as a prepared wax, not excluded by Chapter Note 1.