Candellila Wax Pellets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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