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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily organic surface-active agent
Products meeting the surface tension test in heading 3402 note are classified there instead of as waxes.
If for industrial chemical preparations
Complex chemical mixtures not purely waxy may fall under prepared binders or Chapter 38 residuals.
If when used as polishes or scouring aids
Wax-based products in liquid form for cleaning/polishing shift to heading 3405 per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chemical composition to confirm it's a chemically produced artificial wax, not excluded under Chapter Note 4(b-d)
• Provide lab analysis certificates showing waxy character and water-solubility if applicable to avoid misclassification
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).
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.
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.