Rice Bran Wax
Rice bran wax is obtained from rice bran oil de-waxing, a vegetable wax rich in free fatty alcohols, used in food packaging, polishes, and cosmetics. Classified under HTS 1521.10.00 as it excludes triglyceride fractions per refining process.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unrefined or containing oil fractions
Crude rice bran oil with wax impurities stays in 1515; extracted pure wax moves to 1521.10.
If residue like soap-stocks from de-waxing
Chapter note places soap-stocks and dregs from wax processing in 1522, not pure waxes.
If when used as food additive coating pre-mixed
Food preparations with wax coatings classify as finished foods in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit lab analysis showing milk solids absence (though vegetable, for statistical note clarity) and non-triglyceride status
• Document as 'vegetable wax (other than triglycerides)' to prevent shift to 1518 per chapter 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.