U.S. exports of Artificial Waxes & Prepared Waxes of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) (HS 340420) totaled $5.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Artificial Waxes & Prepared Waxes of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) paid $211K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.51% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3404
Subheading 340420 · $5.7M of $47.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3404200000 | Artificial Waxes of Polyethylene Glycol | $2.2M | 9.51% | 76.28% | $211K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3404200000 | Artificial Waxes of Polyethylene Glycol | $5.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$2.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $29.2M of Artificial Waxes & Prepared Waxes of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) and exported $32.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Ecuador and Turkey together take 70% of it.
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rate provision · imports
23.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.51% of imports for consumption.