Spermaceti Wax Substitute from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• Clarify 'substitute' vs. true spermaceti to avoid marine mammal import bans
• Include chemical composition to prove non-whale origin