Slack Wax for Asphalt Production from China
Slack wax, a byproduct of petroleum refining with high oil content, used as a flux in asphalt manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2712.90.2000 as other petroleum waxes not further refined. It meets the 'other' category for unprocessed mineral waxes.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit oil content analysis to differentiate from de-oiled waxes
• Comply with EPA import notifications for hazardous materials handling
• Avoid misdeclaration as bitumen, which falls under 2714