Ouricury Wax Pellets
Vegetable wax from the leaves of the ouricury palm (Syagrus coronata) in Brazil, pelletized for industrial use. Falls under 'other' vegetable waxes in HTS 1521.10.0060.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Japanese palm or sumac wax varieties
Specific statistical note separates Japanese-sourced vegetable waxes.
If chemically modified as fatty acids
Refined or further processed wax fractions move to Chapter 38 industrial chemicals.
If for industrial use in artificial wax products
Waxes prepared for specific applications like leather treatment are in 3404.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify non-Japanese origin to use the 'other' statistical suffix accurately
• Provide acid value and iodine number tests to prove natural wax composition
• Package separately from blends to prevent reclassification as mixtures
Related Products under HTS 1521.10.00.60
Refined Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax derived from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm in Brazil, refined to remove impurities. It falls under HTS 1521.10.0060 as a vegetable wax (other than triglycerides), specifically in the 'other' subheading for non-Japanese varieties.
Candelilla Wax Flakes
Natural wax extracted from the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera) native to Mexico and the southwestern US, sold in flake form. Classified under HTS 1521.10.0060 as 'other' vegetable waxes excluding triglycerides.
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.
Rice Bran Wax
Wax extracted from rice bran oil refining process, used in food coatings and cosmetics. Classified as 'other' vegetable wax under HTS 1521.10.0060, distinct from triglyceride oils.
Jojoba Wax Estates
Liquid wax from jojoba seeds (Simmondsia chinensis), hardened into esters for cosmetics. HTS 1521.10.0060 as 'other' vegetable wax, not triglycerides.
Esparto Wax
Vegetable wax from esparto grass (Stipa tenacissima), used in traditional cordage and polishes. Covered by HTS 1521.10.0060 'other' category.