Prime Carnauba Wax Blocks

Prime grade carnauba wax cast into blocks for industrial buffing compounds and automotive polishes. HTS 1521.10.00.40 designates carnauba as the specific vegetable wax subcategory.

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.

3405.20.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If sold as metal polishes containing carnauba

Polishes for metals with wax content classified by use in Chapter 34.

2710.19Higher: 17% vs 7.5%

If petroleum-derived wax mistaken

Petroleum oils and waxes in Chapter 27; botanical origin keeps in 15.

1520.00.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If for glycerol esters from vegetable sources

Glycerol esters separate from waxes in 1520.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document block dimensions and weight precisely for accurate duty calculation on bulk imports

Use proper packaging to prevent melting during shipping (mp ~83°C)

Ensure no additives; pure wax avoids reclassification as preparation