Slack Wax Refined to Low Oil from Japan
Refined slack wax processed to <0.75% oil content, serving as paraffin wax base for further refinement. HTS 2712.20.00.00 due to meeting low-oil paraffin criteria post-treatment. Used in wax polishing compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Prove de-oiling process documentation; distinguish from unrefined slack wax
• Pitfall: incorrect oil % testing leading to duty disputes