U.S. imports of Paraffin Wax (Less Than 0.75% Oil by Weight) (HS 271220) totaled $10.5M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Paraffin Wax (Less Than 0.75% Oil by Weight) paid $399K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Paraffin Wax (Less Than 0.75% Oil by Weight) imports of $10.5M in August 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe oil-content threshold — less than 0.75% by weight — is the defining specification that places paraffin wax in this heading rather than the broader mineral waxes category, and it is a frequent point of customs scrutiny when importers lack laboratory certification. Paraffin wax at this purity level is a primary input for candle manufacturing, food-grade coatings, and packaging applications. China dominates US import supply under this heading, with Malaysia a secondary source; supply concentration in these two origins means importers should monitor any Section 301 exposure applicable to Chinese-origin goods. All trade enters under the single line 2712200000.
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208 import shipments a month
Customs brokers typically recommend a manufacturer's certificate of analysis (CoA) or an independent laboratory test report confirming oil content by weight. Without this documentation, CBP may reclassify the shipment under heading 271290 (other mineral waxes), which can carry a different duty rate. The test method should follow a recognized standard such as ASTM D721.
Paraffin wax from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the applicable list and any current exclusions. Importers sourcing from China should confirm the current Section 301 status of HTS 2712200000 with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as list coverage and exclusion availability change periodically.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 2712
Subheading 271220 · $10.5M of $26.3M
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$10.5MYoY · free account
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$8.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $157.0M of Paraffin Wax (Less Than 0.75% Oil by Weight) and exported $73.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2712200000 | Paraffin Wax Less Than 0.75 Percent Oil | $10.5M | 3.80% | 37.52% | $399K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2712200000 | Paraffin Wax Less Than 0.75 Percent Oil | $8.5M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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South Africa and Canada together supply 52% of it.
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rate provision · imports
62.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.80% of imports for consumption.