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SITCSection 4
U.S. imports of vegetable waxes (excluding triglycerides) (SITC 43141) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Vegetable Waxes (Excluding 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 dataPlant-derived waxes such as carnauba, candelilla, and rice bran wax — explicitly excluding triglyceride-based fats — are classified here based on their non-glyceride chemical structure, a distinction that separates them from vegetable oils and fats regardless of physical form. These waxes serve as functional ingredients in cosmetics, food coatings, polishes, and pharmaceutical tablet coatings, where their high melting points and film-forming properties are commercially essential. Brazil is the dominant global source for carnauba wax, the most widely traded variety in this heading, making supply concentration a relevant consideration for formulators.
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Triglyceride-based plant lipids — regardless of their solid or semi-solid form at room temperature — are classified as fats or oils, not waxes. SITC 43141 captures only true botanical waxes with non-glyceride ester structures, such as carnauba (composed mainly of aliphatic esters) and candelilla. Importers should obtain a chemical composition report to confirm the absence of triglycerides when classification is in dispute.
Yes. Vegetable waxes used as food additives or surface coatings on fresh produce and confectionery are regulated by the FDA under its food additive and GRAS frameworks. Prior notice may be required for food-use shipments. Consult a licensed customs broker or the FDA to confirm the applicable admissibility pathway for your specific wax grade and intended use.
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