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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.

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.

3404.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If pre-formulated into wax polishes

Artificial waxes/polishes containing vegetable wax classify as finished products in 3404.

2712.90Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If petroleum blended for lubricants

Petroleum jelly mixtures shift to Chapter 27 petroleum products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide botanical source documentation to differentiate from insect waxes in 1521.20

Ensure no denaturation; merely denatured waxes reclassify per heading 1518 note