Fully Refined Paraffin Wax 58/60 from China
Fully refined paraffin wax with a melting point of 58-60°C and oil content below 0.75% by weight, used primarily for candle making and packaging applications. This product falls under HTS 2712.20.00.00 due to its low oil content and classification as paraffin wax obtained from petroleum processes. It is colorless and odorless, ideal for high-quality consumer products.
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
• Verify oil content certification from supplier to confirm <0.75% threshold; obtain melting point test reports for customs valuation
• Common pitfall: misclassifying semi-refined wax with higher oil content