1521.10.00 - Vegetable waxes

This HTS category, 1521.10.00, specifically encompasses vegetable waxes. These are naturally occurring waxy substances derived from plants, distinct from animal waxes or mineral waxes. Examples include waxes obtained from fruits, leaves, or other plant parts. The classification is based on the botanical origin of the wax.

This category is distinguished from its sibling category, 1521.90, which covers "Other" waxes not specifically enumerated. While 1521.10.00 focuses exclusively on vegetable waxes, 1521.90 would include any other animal waxes (excluding beeswax and spermaceti, which are covered elsewhere in Chapter 15) or other non-vegetable, non-animal waxes that do not fit into the more specific categories within heading 1521.

Within the vegetable waxes classification, further subcategories exist to provide more granular detail. These subdivisions, such as Candelilla wax (1521.10.00.20), Carnauba wax (1521.10.00.40), and "Other" vegetable waxes (1521.10.00.60), are based on the specific plant source of the wax. This allows for more precise identification and duty assessment based on the particular type of vegetable wax being imported or exported.