Bayberry Wax Tapers

Wax rendered from the berries of the bayberry shrub (Myrica cerifera), often colored green for candles. HTS 1521.10.0060 covers this as 'other' vegetable wax, whether refined or colored per heading terms.

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.

3406.00.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If formed into finished candles

Candles, regardless of wax type, are classified in heading 3406.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 7.5%

If residue from berry wax extraction

Chapter note places dregs and foots from vegetable waxes in 1522.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If imported as raw berries for on-site rendering

Unprocessed plants and fruits used for wax extraction fall in Chapter 12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include processing details showing no triglyceride content to confirm vegetable wax status

Document colorants used, as heading allows colored waxes but lists ingredients

Separate from finished candles to avoid classification under Chapter 34 or 95