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Molded Beeswax Candle Sculptures from Japan

Artistic figurines molded from pure beeswax, not for illumination but decorative carving. Falls under 9602.00.5080 for molded wax articles not specified elsewhere.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify 'non-illuminating wax art' in invoices to prevent Chapter 34 candle classification

• Test for stearin content; pure wax stays in 9602