Yellow Carnauba Wax Flakes Type 3

Type 3 carnauba wax in yellow flake form, refined and colored from Brazilian palm leaves, used in floor polishes and leather care. HTS 1521.10.00.40 covers carnauba as a refined or colored 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.

1521.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If other vegetable waxes like candelilla or ouricury

Same heading 1521 but 1521.90 for non-carnauba vegetable waxes.

3405.90.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If imported as part of polished retail shoe wax products

Polishes and creams containing carnauba are in Chapter 34 for end-use preparations.

2712.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If petroleum wax blends mistaken for pure carnauba

Petroleum jelly and waxes fall in Chapter 27; material composition determines chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label flakes with exact color grade (e.g

Type 3) and melt point to match statistical reporting requirements

Use ISF filings early for bulk shipments from Brazil to avoid delays

Avoid classifying as 'crude' if filtered; refining changes valuation basis