Jojoba Wax Estates from China
Liquid wax from jojoba seeds (Simmondsia chinensis), hardened into esters for cosmetics. HTS 1521.10.0060 as 'other' vegetable wax, not triglycerides.
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
• Specify 'liquid wax esters' in invoices to match tariff description
• Organic certification may qualify for preferential duties under trade agreements
• Avoid confusion with jojoba oil classified under 1516.20 for triglyceride content