Bleached Beeswax Bookbinding Wax from Japan
Wax mixture with bleached beeswax and rosin for traditional bookbinding and thread waxing. Classified HTS 3404.90.10.00 for artificial waxes containing bleached beeswax and resins. Ensures smooth stitching and durable spines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include end-use declaration for bookbinding to avoid general wax classification
• Verify no water solubility issues per Chapter 34 soap notes