Bleached Beeswax Encaustic Art Wax from Japan
Mixed wax for encaustic painting containing bleached beeswax, damar resin, and pigments in block form. Classified in HTS 3404.90.10.00 as prepared artificial wax with bleached beeswax basis and resins. Used by artists for hot wax painting techniques.
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 material safety data for pigments and resins in import documentation
• Certify bleaching process to confirm 3404.90.10.00 over raw wax headings
• Package as art supply blocks, not finished artwork, for correct tariff