Yellow Carnauba Wax Flakes Type 3 from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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