Food-Grade Candelilla Wax

Food-grade candelilla wax meets strict purity standards for use as a glazing agent on fruits, vegetables, and confections. HTS 1521.10.00.20 applies to this vegetable wax, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations for direct food contact.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90Higher: 16.4% vs 7.5%

If pre-applied to chewing gum base

Food preparations like gum containing wax move to Chapter 21.

1522.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 7.5%

If foots or dregs from food processing

Chapter notes place soap-stocks and dregs in 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice and GRAS affirmation for food contact use

Provide microbial and heavy metal test results for customs clearance

Label as 'food-grade' distinctly from cosmetic grades

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Refined Candelilla Wax

Refined candelilla wax is extracted from the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) native to northern Mexico and the southwestern US, purified to remove impurities. It falls under HTS 1521.10.00.20 as a vegetable wax, specifically candelilla, whether refined or colored, used primarily in cosmetics, food coatings, and polishes.

Natural Yellow Candelilla Wax

Natural yellow candelilla wax is unbleached wax derived from candelilla plant leaves, retaining its characteristic golden hue. Classified under HTS 1521.10.00.20 for candelilla vegetable waxes, whether or not colored, it's ideal for natural cosmetics and vegan lip balms.

Bleached Candelilla Wax Flakes

Bleached candelilla wax in flake form is processed to a white, odorless state from the natural vegetable wax of the candelilla shrub. HTS 1521.10.00.20 covers this refined or colored vegetable wax, used in pharmaceuticals, candles, and food glazing agents.

Organic Certified Candelilla Wax

Organic certified candelilla wax meets USDA standards for pesticide-free cultivation of the candelilla plant. It is classified in HTS 1521.10.00.20 as candelilla vegetable wax, suitable for clean beauty products and organic food coatings.

Candelilla Wax Pastilles

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.

Cosmetic-Grade Refined Candelilla Wax

Cosmetic-grade refined candelilla wax is highly purified for use in lipsticks, mascaras, and creams, providing structure and shine. Classified under HTS 1521.10.00.20 as candelilla vegetable wax, refined or colored.