Food-Grade Candelilla Wax from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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