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Shellac Wax Natural from Germany

Natural shellac wax from lac insect secretions, refined for wood finishing and pharmaceuticals. As an insect wax, it fits HTS 1521.90.40.00 'other' category.

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

• Certify insect origin (Kerria lacca) to distinguish from resin forms

• Dewaxing process docs prevent confusion with 1301 resins