Polyethylene Wax Emulsion for Polishes from China
A water-dispersible polyethylene wax emulsion used in floor and furniture polish formulations. It qualifies under HTS 3404.90.51.50 as an artificial wax of a waxy character with a basis of polyethylene wax dispersed in a liquid medium for surface protection applications. The product meets Chapter 34 note 4(c) for prepared waxes containing synthetic polymers.
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
• Verify the wax is chemically produced and waxy per Chapter 34 note 4(a); provide lab analysis if disputed
• Ensure declaration specifies 'artificial wax' not excluded under notes for 3402 or 3823