Wax Dipped Fruit Ornament from China
Artificial fruit shapes molded and carved from wax to mimic apples or oranges, used in centerpieces or garlands. This product is under HTS 9602.00.40.00 as molded/carved wax articles, separate from plastic imitations or food products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Declare as 'decorative wax replicas' to avoid food/agriculture scrutiny
• Test for lead/phthalates if painted; FDA regs may apply indirectly