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Hard Montan Wax Pellets from China

Pelletized hard montan wax with high melting point, sourced from German lignite deposits, ideal for hot-melt adhesives. Under HTS 2712.90.1000 as pure montan wax, distinguished by its natural mineral origin and synthesis process from peat/lignite. Not colored unless specified.

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

• Certify pellets as '100% montan' with drop point/melting range tests per ASTM standards

• Use industrial packaging to avoid retail cosmetic scrutiny under 3304 exclusions