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U.S. imports of vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides) (HS 152110) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Vegetable Waxes (Other Than Triglycerides) paid $9K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $92K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCarnauba and candelilla waxes — the two commercially dominant varieties — are individually broken out in the US tariff schedule under lines 1521100040 and 1521100020 respectively, with all other non-triglyceride vegetable waxes captured in 1521100060. Carnauba wax, harvested from Brazilian palm leaves, is prized in cosmetics, food coatings, and automotive polishes for its high melting point and gloss; candelilla, sourced primarily from Mexico, serves similar functions in confectionery and cosmetics. Brazil and Mexico together dominate US supply of this heading, reflecting the geographic concentration of the underlying plant species. Classification hinges on confirming that the wax is of vegetable origin and is not a triglyceride fat.
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Because the two waxes are classified under separate 10-digit lines (1521100040 for carnauba, 1521100020 for candelilla), importers should provide a certificate of origin, a supplier's product specification sheet identifying the botanical source, and — where possible — a phytosanitary certificate. Physical appearance and melting point data can also support classification, as carnauba typically has a higher melting point than candelilla.
Processed vegetable waxes in refined commercial form generally do not trigger APHIS plant quarantine requirements, as the processing eliminates pest risk. However, if the wax is imported in a crude or minimally processed state that could harbor plant pests, APHIS review may apply. Importers of crude or unrefined wax should confirm admissibility requirements with APHIS prior to shipment.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1521100020 | VEGETABLE WAXES, CANDELILLA | $1.2M | -- | -- |
| 1521100040 | VEGETABLE WAXES, CARNAUBA | $849K | 9.40% | $1K |
| 1521100060 | VEGETABLE WAXES (OTHER THAN TRIGLYCERIDES) NESOI | $663K | 10.11% | $8K |
VEGETABLE WAXES, CANDELILLA
VEGETABLE WAXES, CARNAUBA
VEGETABLE WAXES (OTHER THAN TRIGLYCERIDES) NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1521100000 | VEGETABLE WAXES (OTHER THAN TRIGLYCERIDES) | $1.9M |
VEGETABLE WAXES (OTHER THAN TRIGLYCERIDES)
538.4K kg
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND ITS FRACTIONS
HS 150920
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,CRD
HS 151411
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,NES
HS 151419
ANML,VEG,MICROBIAL FAT OIL&FRACTION,CHEM MOD NESOI
HS 151800
FIXED VEG OIL, REF OR NOT, NESOI, NT CHEM MODIFIED
HS 151590
TALLOW OF BOVINE ANIMALS, SHEEP OR GOATS, NESOI
HS 150210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $960K | $443K | -$517K |
| Connecticut | $377K | $325K | -$51K |
| Pennsylvania | $509K | $86K | -$424K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $1.2M | $89K | -$1.1M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $517K | $118K | -$399K |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $339K | $66K | -$273K |