Carnauba-Polyethylene Wax Blend
A prepared wax mixing natural carnauba with synthetic polyethylene for shoe polish and floor care. Falls under HTS 3404.90.51 per Chapter Note 4(b) for mixed waxes, excluding unmixed vegetable waxes of 1521. The blend creates a waxy character suitable for protective coatings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly unmixed vegetable wax
Chapter Note 4(b) excludes unmixed vegetable waxes like carnauba from heading 3404.
If sold as paste polish for retail
Wax mixtures in paste form for polishing metals/wood classified in 3405, not as base waxes.
If with significant mineral wax content
Mixtures with mineral waxes fall under heading 2712 per Chapter Note 4(c).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact wax proportions to prove it's a prepared mixture, not unmixed vegetable wax
• Label as 'artificial/prepared waxes' to comply with HTS description and avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 3404.90.51
Beeswax-Carnauba Emulsion
Water-based emulsion blending animal beeswax and vegetable carnauba for leather care. HTS 3404.90.51 covers as mixed waxes in dispersion form per Note 4, excluding unmixed types.
Synthetic Ester Wax for Candles
Chemically synthesized ester wax designed for premium pillar candles. Under 3404.90.51 as artificial wax Note 4(a), prior to candle forming in 3406.
Paraffin-Free Church Candle Wax
Palm-based prepared wax blend free of petroleum for religious candles. HTS 3404.90.51 as mixed artificial wax.
Wax-Resin Compound for Hot Melt
Hot melt adhesive base of synthetic wax and resins. 3404.90.51 per Note 4(c).
Polyethylene Wax Emulsion
A water-dispersible emulsion of chemically produced polyethylene wax used in coatings and polishes. Classified under HTS 3404.90.51 as an artificial wax in liquid medium form, distinct from unmixed waxes or those in heading 3402. It meets the definition of artificial waxes per Chapter Note 4(a) for chemically produced organic waxy products.
Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Wax
High-purity synthetic wax produced via Fischer-Tropsch process for candles and lubricants. HTS 3404.90.51 covers this artificial wax under Note 4(a) as chemically produced organic waxy product, differentiated from petroleum waxes in 2712. Used where high melting point is required.