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