U.S. imports of beeswax, other insect waxes, and spermaceti (HS 152190) totaled $2.0M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Bleached beeswax (1521902000) and unbleached beeswax and other insect waxes (1521904000) serve cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food coatings, candle manufacturing, and apiculture supply chains, with bleaching status being the key commercial and tariff-line distinction. Argentina leads US import supply — a reflection of South America's large commercial beekeeping sector — with China and Vietnam also significant sources. USDA APHIS border quarantine requirements apply to imported beeswax, as it can harbor American foulbrood spores and other apiary pathogens; importers must comply with APHIS regulations governing beeswax admissibility to protect domestic honeybee populations.
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APHIS restricts beeswax imports because raw or inadequately processed wax can carry American foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae) spores, which are highly destructive to domestic honeybee colonies. Importers must comply with APHIS regulations that may require the wax to be rendered (processed at sufficient heat) or otherwise treated before entry. Shipments may be subject to inspection at the port of entry, and importers should review current APHIS import requirements and obtain any necessary permits prior to shipment.
Under the current US tariff schedule, the split between bleached beeswax (1521902000) and unbleached beeswax and other insect waxes (1521904000) affects both duty treatment and statistical tracking. Importers should confirm the processing status of the wax with the exporter and declare it accurately, as misclassification between these lines can result in duty discrepancies and potential penalties.
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Imports
$2.0M
from 14 countries · YTD: $6.7M
Exports
$519K
Deficit of $1.4M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $1.4M (net importer)
YTD: $6.7M imported (April 2026)
24 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,NES
HS 151419
ANML,VEG,MICROBIAL FAT OIL&FRACTION,CHEM MOD NESOI
HS 151800
PALM OIL, REFINED BUT NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED
HS 151190
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,CRD
HS 151411
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND ITS FRACTIONS
HS 150920
TALLOW OF BOVINE ANIMALS, SHEEP OR GOATS, NESOI
HS 150210
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.