Rice Bran Wax from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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