Cosmetic Paraffin Wax Base from China
Refined paraffin wax <0.75% oil for lipstick and cream bases, hypoallergenic and stable. Under HTS 2712.20.00.00 as raw low-oil wax before cosmetic formulation. Ensures smooth texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cosmetic notification if >10% in final product; purity assays required
• Avoid retail-packed versions which change classification