Lignite-Based Wax Compound for Wood Coatings from Germany
A compounded wax from chemically modified lignite with mineral fillers, applied in wood floor finishes for protection and gloss. Classified in HTS 3404.90.51.10 as a prepared wax product with lignite basis, adhering to artificial waxes definition excluding petroleum oils. Provides durable, water-repellent surface.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for petroleum oil content; presence shifts to 3403 per notes
• Use MSDS sheets to detail lignite modification and wax percentage