3404.90.51/Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Wax/Japan

Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Wax from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Include production process documentation proving synthetic origin, not petroleum-based

• Test for waxy character compliance with Chapter 34 definitions to prevent Chapter 27 shift