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SITCSection 5
U.S. exports of artificial & prepared waxes, not elsewhere specified (SITC 59839) totaled $38.1M in July 2026.
Importers of Artificial & Prepared Waxes, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $1.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $18.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Artificial & Prepared Waxes, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $24.3M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFunctioning as a residual catch-all for synthetic and blended waxes not captured by more specific headings, this category includes chemically modified natural waxes, polyolefin waxes, Fischer-Tropsch waxes, and proprietary blended formulations used across packaging, coatings, rubber processing, and candle manufacturing. The breadth of the heading means that classification disputes are relatively common — particularly for wax blends where the base material is ambiguous — and importers often benefit from supplier-provided composition certificates. Fischer-Tropsch waxes, derived from coal or gas-to-liquids processes, are a commercially significant subset with growing use in hot-melt adhesives and PVC processing.
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681 shipments/mo
Basic heading 148 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 59839 · $24.3M of $28.9B
A detailed composition certificate from the manufacturer — specifying the base wax type, chemical modification method, melting point, and any additive content — is the most effective supporting document. For borderline cases between this NES heading and more specific wax headings, a binding ruling request to CBP provides certainty before large shipments are committed.
Yes, Fischer-Tropsch waxes — produced by catalytic synthesis from syngas derived from coal, natural gas, or biomass — are typically classified in this NES heading. They are prized for their very high melting points, narrow carbon-number distribution, and low oil content, which make them superior to paraffin in demanding hot-melt adhesive, PVC lubricant, and printing ink applications.
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$24.3MYoY · Pro
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$38.1MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.