Japan Wax (Sumac Wax) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide botanical source documentation to differentiate from insect waxes in 1521.20
• Ensure no denaturation; merely denatured waxes reclassify per heading 1518 note