Carnauba Wax Flakes from Germany
Carnauba wax flakes are derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, refined into hard yellow flakes used in polishes and coatings. This vegetable wax (non-triglyceride) is covered by HTS 1521.90.40.00 as 'other' vegetable waxes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide botanical origin certification (Copernicia prunifera) to confirm vegetable wax status
• Declare flake form and refinement level to differentiate from powder or crude types
• Watch for moisture content, as high water may trigger agricultural inspections