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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If as part of finished food preparations
Food preparations containing wax coatings classified in Chapter 21.
If in retail fruit-flavored shampoos
Shampoos and similar with carnauba in Chapter 33.
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
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Colored Carnauba Wax Pellets
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