Candellila Wax Pellets

Candelilla wax is extracted from the leaves of the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), a hard vegetable wax used in candles, chewing gum, and pharmaceuticals. It is not triglyceride-based and fits HTS 1521.10.00 for vegetable waxes, whether refined or colored.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1521Same rate: 7.5%

If derived from bees or other insects

Beeswax and insect waxes classify separately under 1521.20; plant-based like candelilla stay vegetable.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 7.5%

If in the form of refuse or foots from vegetable oil processing

Vegetable oil residues like foots classify under 1516, not pure waxes in 1521.

3823.70.20Higher: 22.6% vs 7.5%

If for industrial fatty mixtures containing this wax

Chemical preparations like wax emulsions for industrial use shift to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include extraction method certificates to distinguish from synthetic waxes or animal types

Check for coloring agents; even colored vegetable waxes remain here unless denatured per Chapter Note to 1518

Avoid bulk packaging confusion with soap-stocks, which go to 1522 per chapter notes