Food-Grade Carnauba Wax Glaze

Food-grade carnauba wax in glaze form for fruit coating and confectionery polishing, refined from palm leaves. Remains under HTS 1521.10.00.40 as pure carnauba 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.

2106.90.99Higher: 13.9% vs 7.5%

If as part of finished food preparations

Food preparations containing wax coatings classified in Chapter 21.

3305.10.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If in retail fruit-flavored shampoos

Shampoos and similar with carnauba in Chapter 33.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs 7.5%

If as chemical food additive blend

Prepared binders for food industry in Chapter 38 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior FDA notice for food-contact imports and include lot traceability

Certify compliance with 21 CFR 184.1978 for GRAS status