Shea Butter Fraction for Industrial Wax

Refined stearin fraction from shea butter used as a vegetable wax substitute in industrial polishes and coatings. Classified under HTS 3824.99.41 as mixtures of vegetable fatty substances prepared for chemical applications. High melting point provides hardness in wax formulations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.6%+35.0%39.6%
🇲🇽Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇨🇦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇩🇪Germany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇯🇵Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1521Lower: 10% vs 39.6%

If vegetable wax meeting wax definition

Waxes from vegetable sources have specific classification in 1521.

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 39.6%

If minor synthetic wax blend

Mixed wax preparations with synthetic content go to other 3824.99.

1515.90Lower: 13.2% vs 39.6%

If for food industry use

Edible shea fractions remain under fixed vegetable fat provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Melting point and saponification value certification; fair trade origin docs beneficial; declare non-edible to avoid Chapter 15

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