Refined Carnauba Wax from China
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.
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
• Verify origin certificates to confirm vegetable source and avoid reclassification as animal wax
• Ensure documentation specifies 'other than triglycerides' to match statistical suffix
• Test for purity levels, as adulterated waxes may fall under different chemical headings