Ouricury Wax from China
Ouricury wax from the ouricury palm (Syagrus coronata) is a hard vegetable wax similar to carnauba, used in shoe polishes and carbon paper. It is classified in HTS 1521.10.00 for its non-triglyceride vegetable origin.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Certify palm origin to prevent mix-up with beeswax
• Avoid shipping with colorants that could imply denaturation