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Wax Melt Pot Heating Resistor from Japan

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.

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

Specify FDA-compliant coatings for food/cosmetic contact; control temperature uniformity ±2°C; use corrosion-resistant alloys for wax vapors