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Industrial Lanolin Wax from Japan

Lanolin wax, a hard fraction separated from wool grease, used in polishes, inks, and leather treatments. It offers high melting point and water resistance. HTS 1505.00.90.00 covers this as 'other' fatty substances from wool grease.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare end-use as industrial to differentiate from cosmetic grades

• Include melting point and saponification value tests for accurate classification

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on wool grease products from certain origins