Lignite-Based Wax Compound for Wood Coatings from Japan
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 — 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
• Test for petroleum oil content; presence shifts to 3403 per notes
• Use MSDS sheets to detail lignite modification and wax percentage