Prime Carnauba Wax Blocks from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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