Synthetic Paraffin Wax for Candles
Fully refined synthetic paraffin wax pellets used in candle manufacturing, offering superior burn quality. Falls under HTS 3404.90.51.50 as artificial waxes chemically produced with waxy character per note 4(a). Distinguished from petroleum waxes of 2712.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If petroleum-derived paraffin waxes
Mineral waxes from bituminous sources excluded from 3404 per note 4(c).
If candles as finished goods
Completed candles, not raw wax, classify under 3406 regardless of wax type.
If additized for specific performance
Heavily additized waxes function as chemical preparations under 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide melting point and chemical composition certificates to confirm artificial vs mineral wax
• Avoid declaring as 'candle wax' which may trigger end-use scrutiny
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