Rice Bran Wax from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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