Carnauba-Polyethylene Wax Blend from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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