1521.90.40.00/Refined Yellow Beeswax/Japan

Refined Yellow Beeswax from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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