Wax Melt Pot Heating Resistor
Low-wattage band-style resistor for paraffin wax melting pots used in cosmetics and candle making. Classified under HTS 8516.80.8000 as domestic heating resistor; maintains 65°C melt point with 75W output.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If higher power industrial wax melting kettles
Commercial cooking/heating apparatus over domestic scale use 8516.79.
If plastic pot without separate heating element
Tableware with integral heating becomes plastic household articles.
If imported with wax charge as complete candle maker
Soap/wax manufacturing sets may classify under Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify FDA-compliant coatings for food/cosmetic contact; control temperature uniformity ±2°C; use corrosion-resistant alloys for wax vapors
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