Candellila Wax Pellets from China
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.
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
• 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