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Crude Montan Wax Blocks from China

Unrefined montan wax extracted from brown coal (lignite), formed into blocks for further processing in wax emulsions. Classified under HTS 2712.90.1000 specifically as montan wax, meeting chapter definitions for lignite-derived mineral waxes obtained by synthesis or other processes. Suitable for leather and textile treatments.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include extraction process documentation to confirm it's unrefined montan from lignite sources

• Label with volatility and melting point data to differentiate from ozokerite or peat waxes

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with slack wax, which requires separate petroleum wax declarations

Crude Montan Wax Blocks from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2712.90.10.00