Refined Yellow Beeswax from Canada
Refined yellow beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees, purified to remove impurities while retaining its characteristic color and properties. It falls under HTS 1521.90.40.00 as 'other' insect waxes (beeswax), whether or not refined or colored, excluding triglycerides.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm classification as beeswax, avoiding reclassification as a triglyceride-based product
• Provide documentation on refinement process to distinguish from crude waxes under other subheadings
• Label for intended use (e.g
• food-grade vs. industrial) to prevent customs holds on misdeclared end-use