Bleached Beeswax Pastilles for Cosmetics

Small, uniform pastilles of bleached beeswax ideal for lip balms and skincare formulations due to their purity and neutral color. Classified in HTS 1521.90.20.00 as refined, bleached beeswax separate from triglyceride vegetable waxes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+7.5%12.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%4.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%4.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%4.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%4.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3304.99.50Higher: 35% vs 12.3%

If pre-mixed into lip balm or cream

1522.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 12.3%

If soap-stocks or residues from processing

Chapter note places processing residues like dregs in heading 1522, not refined bleached wax.

2936.29Lower: 10% vs 12.3%

If for pharmaceutical vitamin preparations with beeswax base

If used as carrier in vitamin compounds, it may classify under provitamins.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with batch-specific melt point and acid value to satisfy quality control inspections

Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg without stabilizers, as settling can occur in shipping

Register with FDA if destined for cosmetics to preempt import alerts