Bleached Carnauba Wax for Cosmetics

Bleached white carnauba wax specially refined for lipstick and mascara formulations, from Copernicia prunifera. Allowed under HTS 1521.10.00.40 as colored/refined vegetable carnauba wax.

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.

3304.10.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If pre-mixed in retail lip makeup products

Lipstick and similar cosmetics containing carnauba classified in Chapter 33.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 7.5%

If bleaching residues or glycerol pitch

Chapter note moves glycerol pitch and residues to 1522.

3404.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If for cosmetic wax emulsions

Artificial wax emulsions for cosmetics in Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include cosmetic-grade purity assays (>99% wax content) to support classification

Comply with EU REACH or US TSCA if applicable for chemical notifications