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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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