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U.S. imports of artificial waxes & prepared waxes of polyethylene glycol (peg) (HS 340420) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Artificial Waxes & Prepared Waxes of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) paid $185K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Artificial Waxes & Prepared Waxes of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) imports of $1.6M in April 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyethylene glycol (PEG) waxes are water-soluble synthetic waxes widely used as release agents, binders, and processing aids in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, ceramics, and polymer manufacturing. The single US tariff line (3404200000) reflects the chemical specificity of this heading — only PEG-based artificial or prepared waxes qualify, distinguishing them from paraffin, montan, or bleached beeswax products classified elsewhere in heading 3404. Germany leads US import supply, with South Korea and India also significant sources. Importers should verify that the product is genuinely PEG-based rather than a blend that might shift classification to the NESOI line under 340490.
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Heading 340420 is reserved exclusively for artificial and prepared waxes whose wax component is polyethylene glycol. Any artificial wax based on a different chemistry — such as chemically modified lignite wax, bleached beeswax, or other synthetic waxes — falls under the NESOI provisions of heading 340490. The chemical identity of the wax base, confirmed by the manufacturer, is the classification determinant.
PEG waxes serve as binders and lubricants in pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing, as release agents in ceramics and powder metallurgy, and as processing aids in cosmetics and personal care formulations. Their water solubility distinguishes them from petroleum-based waxes and drives demand in applications where residue-free processing is required.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $604K | $8K | -$596K |
| CANADA | -- | $578K | +$578K |
| MEXICO | $105K | $316K | +$210K |
| CHINA | $314K | $36K | -$278K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $315K | -- | -$315K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3404200000 | ARTIFICIAL WAXES OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL | $1.6M | 13.07% | $185K |
ARTIFICIAL WAXES OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3404200000 | ARTIFICIAL WAXES OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL | $2.3M |
ARTIFICIAL WAXES OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
853.1K kg
SURF-ACT PREP,WASH PREP,CLEAN PREP,RETAIL SALE NES
HS 340250
CANDLES, TAPERS AND THE LIKE
HS 340600
ORG. SUF0ACT PROD FOR WASHING SKIN, LIQ/CRM, RETAL
HS 340130
SOAP & OTH ORGANIC SURF ACT PROD, TOILET USE, BARS
HS 340111
SURFACE-ACTIVE, WASHING, ETC PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 340290
SOAP & OTH ORGN SURF ACT PROD NOT TOILET USE,BARS
HS 340119
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $278K | $514K | +$236K |
| New Jersey | $126K | $650K | +$524K |
| North Carolina | $568K | $89K | -$478K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $710K | -- | -$710K |
| LAREDO, TX | $105K | $300K | +$194K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $163K | $238K | +$76K |