U.S. imports of Vegetable Waxes (Other Than Triglycerides) (HS 152110) totaled $4.5M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Vegetable Waxes (Other Than Triglycerides) paid $45K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vegetable Waxes (Other Than Triglycerides) imports of $4.5M in August 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.4M.
Last updated: August 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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53 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 1521
Subheading 152110 · $4.5M of $7.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1521100040 | Vegetable Waxes, Carnauba | $2.4M | 0.02% | 0.21% | $393 |
| 1521100020 | Vegetable Waxes, Candelilla | $1.2M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1521100060 | Vegetable Waxes (Other Than Triglycerides) NESOI | $841K | 5.33% | 51.50% | $45K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1521100000 | Vegetable Waxes (Other Than Triglycerides) | $1.1M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $33.2M of Vegetable Waxes (Other Than Triglycerides) and exported $20.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Brazil and Mexico together supply 79% of it. Vietnam pays 12.5% duty; Brazil 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
90.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.00% of imports for consumption.