Carnauba-Polyethylene Blend Wax from China
A prepared wax mixing natural carnauba with synthetic polyethylene for shoe polish and leather care. Classified in 3404.90.51.50 per note 4(b) as products obtained by mixing different waxes, providing high gloss and water resistance. Excludes unmixed vegetable waxes of 1521.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document wax composition ratios to prove 'prepared wax' status vs unmixed under 1521
• Label clearly as 'mixed waxes' to prevent confusion with pure natural waxes