HS Code 152110
Vegetable Waxes
HS code 152110 covers natural vegetable waxes such as carnauba, candelilla, and ouricury in their raw or refined states, including coloured varieties.
6-digit Section IIILCL
HS Code 152110 — Vegetable Waxes
Vegetable waxes are natural coatings harvested from plants like carnauba palms or candelilla shrubs. Unlike oils, they are solid and have a high melting point, used heavily in car wax, furniture polish, and food coatings.
What's included
- Carnauba wax
- Candelilla wax
- Ouricury wax
- Rice bran wax
What's excluded
- Paraffin wax → use
271220(Paraffin is a mineral/petroleum wax.) - Beeswax → use
152190(Beeswax is an insect wax classified under 'other'.)
Common examples
- T1 grade Carnauba wax flakes
- Refined Candelilla wax lumps
- Yellow Carnauba wax for car polish
- Esparto wax
Frequently asked questions
Is soy wax classified here?
No, soy wax is usually a hydrogenated oil and falls under 1516. Only certain botanical waxes like carnauba belong here.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: CITES permits may be required for specific wild-harvested desert plant waxes.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Brazil, Mexico, India
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Japan
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Key takeaway
Natural botanical waxes used for technical polishes and food-grade glazing agents.
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