Esparto Wax

Vegetable wax from esparto grass (Stipa tenacissima), used in traditional cordage and polishes. Covered by HTS 1521.10.0060 'other' category.

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.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If raw esparto grass before wax extraction

Plants used primarily for fibers/wax are Chapter 12.

3404.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If formulated into industrial wax pastes

Prepared artificial waxes in Chapter 34.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 7.5%

If extraction residues and pitch

Chapter note directs residues to heading 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source verification needed for non-Japanese grass waxes

Provide saponification values proving wax vs. oil nature

Declare refinement level to avoid parts classification