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Spermaceti Wax Substitute from Canada

Modern spermaceti substitutes are refined cetacean-like waxes (often synthetic mimics), classified as other insect or animal waxes under HTS 1521.90.40.00.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Clarify 'substitute' vs. true spermaceti to avoid marine mammal import bans

Include chemical composition to prove non-whale origin