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Carnauba-Polyethylene Blend Wax from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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