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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ouricury or jojoba wax instead
Different vegetable waxes have separate statistical suffixes under the same heading.
If pre-mixed into lip makeup products
Beauty preparations like lip balms containing candelilla wax shift to Chapter 33.
If merely denatured but still triglyceride-like
Chapter note excludes denatured fats/oils from 1518, reverting to original undenatured classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis showing no triglyceride content to distinguish from excluded fats in Chapter 15 notes
• Label as 'candelilla' specifically on invoices to prevent reclassification to other vegetable waxes
• Ensure harvest documentation from approved regions to comply with origin rules
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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.
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.
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.
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.