Food-Grade Paraffin Wax from China
USP-certified food-grade paraffin wax with oil content under 0.75%, used for coating fruits, cheese, and chocolate molds. Meets HTS 2712.20.00.00 as low-oil paraffin wax from mineral processes, safe for direct food contact. Provides glossy, protective barrier without flavor impact.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA compliance docs and USP certification; test for heavy metals per food import rules
• Pitfall: confusing with technical grade lacking food safety certs