Candelilla Wax Pastilles from China
Candelilla wax pastilles are small, pearl-like beads of refined vegetable wax from the candelilla shrub, easy for melting in formulations. Under HTS 1521.10.00.20 for candelilla waxes, used in candle making and vegan chocolate coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify pastille diameter (typically 6-8mm) in commercial docs for valuation
• Ensure no blending with animal waxes to maintain pure vegetable classification
• Watch for melting point consistency (67-70°C) in quality checks