Carnauba Wax for Pharmaceutical Tablets

USP-grade carnauba wax used as tablet coating in pharmaceuticals, refined and powdered from Brazilian carnauba palms. HTS 1521.10.00.40 for this specific vegetable 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.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If pre-coated as part of medicated tablets

Medicinal tablets with wax coatings in Chapter 30.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 7.5%

If pharma processing residues

Stearin pitch and residues to 1522 per chapter note.

2936.90.01Lower: Free vs 7.5%

If chemically modified as vitamin prep

Provitamins with wax carriers shift to Chapter 29/30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USP/NF monograph compliance docs for pharma customs clearance

Declare intended end-use as pharma to avoid food vs drug mix-ups

Maintain cold chain if powdered to prevent clumping