Japan Wax (Sumac Wax)
Japan wax, from the fruit of the sumac tree (Rhus verniciflua), is a soft vegetable wax used in candles, lubricants, and textiles. It qualifies for HTS 1521.10.00 as a non-triglyceride vegetable wax, often imported refined.
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• Provide botanical source documentation to differentiate from insect waxes in 1521.20
• Ensure no denaturation; merely denatured waxes reclassify per heading 1518 note
Related Products under HTS 1521.10.00
Carnauba Wax Flakes
Carnauba wax flakes are derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree, a natural vegetable wax consisting primarily of esters and alcohols, not triglycerides. This product is refined and commonly used in polishes, cosmetics, and food coatings. It falls under HTS 1521.10.00 as a pure vegetable wax, distinct from triglyceride-based oils.
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.
Bayberry Wax (Myrica Wax)
Bayberry wax, extracted from bayberry fruit berries, is a fragrant vegetable wax used in premium candles. HTS 1521.10.00 covers this triglyceride-free wax, whether crude or refined.
Esparto Wax
Esparto wax from esparto grass is a rare vegetable wax used in specialty coatings. Fits HTS 1521.10.00 as non-triglyceride.
Vegetable Wax Blend Pellets (Carnauba-Candelilla)
Blended pellets of carnauba and candelilla waxes for industrial use, still pure vegetable waxes under HTS 1521.10.00.
Refined Palm Leaf Wax
Refined wax from palm leaves, used in chocolates. HTS 1521.10.00.