Fischer-Tropsch Wax for Hot Melt Adhesives

Synthetic Fischer-Tropsch wax with narrow carbon distribution for hot melt adhesive formulations. Classified 3404.90.51.50 as chemically produced artificial wax meeting waxy character requirements. Used to control viscosity and set speed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2712.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If petroleum slack wax derived

Petroleum refinery by-product waxes excluded from artificial wax definition.

3901.30Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If ethylene copolymers

Wax-like polymers primarily of ethylene classify as plastics in Chapter 39.

3506.91Lower: 12.1% vs 35%

If adhesives as finished preparations

Complete adhesive formulations containing wax shift to 3506.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Carbon number distribution analysis confirms synthetic artificial status

โ€ข Specify adhesive formulation end-use in commercial invoice

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