Vegetable waxes
Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored: > Vegetable waxes
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 1521.10.00
Carnauba Wax Flakes
Carnauba wax flakes are derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree, a natural vegetable wax consisting primarily of esters and alcohols, not triglycerides. This product is refined and commonly used in polishes, cosmetics, and food coatings. It falls under HTS 1521.10.00 as a pure vegetable wax, distinct from triglyceride-based oils.
Candellila Wax Pellets
Candelilla wax is extracted from the leaves of the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), a hard vegetable wax used in candles, chewing gum, and pharmaceuticals. It is not triglyceride-based and fits HTS 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether refined or colored.
Bayberry Wax (Myrica Wax)
Bayberry wax, extracted from bayberry fruit berries, is a fragrant vegetable wax used in premium candles. HTS 1521.10.00 covers this triglyceride-free wax, whether crude or refined.
Esparto Wax
Esparto wax from esparto grass is a rare vegetable wax used in specialty coatings. Fits HTS 1521.10.00 as non-triglyceride.
Vegetable Wax Blend Pellets (Carnauba-Candelilla)
Blended pellets of carnauba and candelilla waxes for industrial use, still pure vegetable waxes under HTS 1521.10.00.
Refined Palm Leaf Wax
Refined wax from palm leaves, used in chocolates. HTS 1521.10.00.
Crude Carnauba Wax
Unrefined carnauba wax from palm leaves. Still 1521.10.00.
Colored Candelilla Wax
Candelilla wax tinted for candles. Colored OK per heading.
Rice Wax Powder
Powdered rice bran wax for cosmetics.
Berry Wax Extract
Vegetable wax from berries.
Vegetable Ceresin Wax
Plant-based ceresin substitute.
Organic Carnauba Wax
Certified organic per statistical note.
Rice Bran Wax
Rice bran wax is obtained from rice bran oil de-waxing, a vegetable wax rich in free fatty alcohols, used in food packaging, polishes, and cosmetics. Classified under HTS 1521.10.00 as it excludes triglyceride fractions per refining process.
Japan Wax (Sumac Wax)
Japan wax, from the fruit of the sumac tree (Rhus verniciflua), is a soft vegetable wax used in candles, lubricants, and textiles. It qualifies for HTS 1521.10.00 as a non-triglyceride vegetable wax, often imported refined.
Ouricury Wax
Ouricury wax from the ouricury palm (Syagrus coronata) is a hard vegetable wax similar to carnauba, used in shoe polishes and carbon paper. It is classified in HTS 1521.10.00 for its non-triglyceride vegetable origin.