Shellac Wax Fraction from China
Wax separated from natural shellac resin (insect secretion on trees), sold pure for polishes. Classified as vegetable-derived insect wax proxy under 1521.10.0060 'other'.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate wax fraction from full shellac resin (1301.20)
• Lab analysis for wax content percentage required
• EU REACH compliance for cosmetic/industrial uses