Polyethylene Wax Emulsion from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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