Food-Grade Bleached Beeswax Sheets
Thin sheets of bleached beeswax approved for food contact, used in cheese coating and confectionery molds. HTS 1521.90.20.00 covers this bleached insect wax product.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If triglyceride-based edible fat blend
Edible mixtures with vegetable triglycerides go to heading 1517, excluding pure insect waxes.
If industrial fatty alcohol preparation
Bleached beeswax in industrial fatty mixes classifies under chemical preparations.
If blended with honey for food glaze
Honey-wax food mixes may fall under natural honey with food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include GRAS affirmation letters for food-grade status during customs entry
• Test for heavy metals and PCBs, common scrutiny points for beeswax imports
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold growth in humid shipments
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Bleached Yellow Beeswax Pellets
Refined and bleached beeswax processed into small pellets for easy melting and use in cosmetics and candle making. This product is classified under HTS 1521.90.20.00 as bleached beeswax, distinct from unrefined or colored variants due to its purification and bleaching process.
White Bleached Beeswax Blocks
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Bleached Beeswax Pastilles for Cosmetics
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Pharma-Grade Bleached Beeswax Powder
Micronized powder form of bleached beeswax for tablet coatings and ointments in pharmaceuticals. This refined, bleached product is specifically under HTS 1521.90.20.00.
Bleached Beeswax for Candle Making
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Organic Certified Bleached Beeswax
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